The Shadow
CLIFTON FORGE — Thomas Alphin “Tommy” Knick, 70, of 205 Conner Lane, Clifton Forge, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, at LewisGale Hospital-Alleghany, Low Moor.
He was born March 27, 1948, in Clifton Forge, to the late William and Beatrice Williams Knick.
He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, receiving the Purple Heart.
He was a retired truck driver for Branch Highways and enjoyed fishing and hunting.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Gary Knick and Bill Knick.
He is survived by two daughters, Amanda Knick Ingram and Chea Knick, both of Clifton Forge; a sister, Melissa Knick Reid of Minnesota; a brother, Randy Knick and wife Joy of Clifton Forge; six grandchildren, Joshua Ingram, Austin Wilhelm, Sierra Wilhelm, Lindsay Ingram, Katina Ingram and Mylee Ingram; a number of nieces and nephews; and special friend, Bobby Wilhelm of Clifton Forge.
A funeral service will be held Sunday, Feb. 10, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge with the Rev. Robert Smith and the Rev. Grover Nicely officiating.
Interment will follow in Central Advent Christian Cemetery, Clifton Forge.
Pallbearers will be Austin Wilhelm, C.R. Nicely, Daryl Nicely, Josh Ingram, Troy Knick and Eric Knick.
The family will receive friends this evening from 5-7 p.m. at Nicely Funeral Home.
To send condolences to the family online, please visit www.nicelyfuneralhome.com.
