Knight, Kenneth

U.S. Navy Veteran

  • Sunday, May 31, 2020
Kenneth Knight
Kenneth Knight
Kenneth Knight, 58, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020, in Decatur, Ga. 
 
He was a graduate of Parker High School in Birmingham, Al. After graduation, Kenneth enlisted in the Navy, retiring after 22 years. He was a member of Sharon Pentecostal Church.

He was predeceased by his parents, Willie and Annie Knight; brother, Marion Knight.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Anita D. Knight; son, Kenneth T. Knight, daughters, Payton K. Knight and Neshira Aleem; brothers, Willie (Cecelia) Knight, Warren (Sheila) Knight, sister, Theresa Griffin; Step-sons, Larry (Heather) Coates, Anthony Coates, and David (Marshae) Lee, Jr.; mother-in-law, Willie Maxine Kelley; sisters-in-law, Cordella (Pete) Brooks, Eva Kelley, Debra Kelley, Renee Appleberry, and Angela Kelley; brother-in-law, Lonnie (Angela). 

Kenneth will be interred at the Chattanooga National Cemetery. 
 
A private funeral service will be held. 
 
Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 423 622-9995.
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