Dale Bruce McKnight, 75, died August 14, 2023 at his home in Ada, Oklahoma. Bruce was born February 19, 1948 in Ada to William Henry McKnight and Lila Christine Meador McKnight. He grew up in Stratford, OK and graduated from Stratford Public Schools in 1966. In 1971 he married Elaine Beasley and they celebrated 52 years together in July.

As a young man, Bruce worked with his uncle Junior washing the windows of high rise buildings in downtown Oklahoma City. Later, he became a licensed Journeyman Electrician and worked with his father-in-law, Neal Beasley at Beasley Electric in Stratford and at Harrison Duncan Electric in Oklahoma City until his retirement in 2010.

Sports were a big part of his life. He was a little league baseball coach, high school basketball referee, an avid golfer and immensely enjoyed snow skiing with his family and friends. The OU Sooners were his favorite and he attended many football and basketball games over the years. Watching high school sports was a beloved pastime, especially when it was his grandson Ryan playing tennis or granddaughter Kate playing golf.

He is survived by his wife, Elaine, daughters Cheryl McCortney and husband Bart, Loren Gaddis and husband Brad and grandchildren Ryan McCortney and Kate McCortney. He is also survived by a brother, Gary McKnight and wife Joyce, sister-in-law Janelle Jaquess McKnight, mother-in-law Patsy Beasley and many nieces and nephews. Bruce was predeceased by his parents, brother Wayne McKnight and father-in-law Neal Beasley.

No service is planned at this time. A private family gathering will be held at a later date.