
He was the son of the late Robert Knight and the late Vergie (Whitney) Knight. He was also preceded in death by his first wife: Patty Knight, and one sister: Eloise Edwards.
He is survived by his wife: Wilma (McLeod) Knight of Gilbertsville, KY; one daughter: Christy Patton of Smithland, KY; two sons: James Knight of Aurora, KY and Michael Knight of Gilbertsville, KY; two brothers: Bobby and William Knight both of Murray, KY; two sisters: Margie Dixon of Cadiz, KY and Elizabeth Barnes of Benton, KY; 10 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
Arrangements are being handled by Collier Funeral Home, Benton, KY where the family will receive friends from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, Friday, February 11, 2022. Funeral service will be at Collier Funeral Chapel at 10:00 AM, Friday, February 11, 2022, with Rev. Charles LaChance officiating. Interment will be at Marshall Co. Memory Gardens, Benton, KY.