of Fayetteville, AR
September 5, 1944 - May 12, 2017
James ''Jim'' H. Knight, age 72, of Fayetteville, Arkansas passed away Friday, May 12, 2017 in Fayetteville. Jim was born September 5, 1944 in Red Bay, Alabama to the late Preston and Viola Knight.
Jim was a lifelong resident of Elaine, Arkansas before moving to Fayetteville in 2007. He was a Row Crop farmer in Elaine over 30 years until 1998, when he retired.
He enjoyed spoiling his grandkids and attending their sporting events, doctoring them as needed. Jim also liked drinking coffee in his recliner and watching sports on television.
He is survived by his wife, Paula Churchwell Knight; two sons, Kenneth ''Vaugn'' Knight (Amy) of Fayetteville and Marcus ''Mark'' Harold Knight (Tiffany) of Little Rock; six grandchildren, Elizabeth, Kenneth, Collins, Mary Michael, Spencer and Jackson Knight; brother, Will Knight (JoAnn) of Pontotoc, Mississippi; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Faye McGrew, Jackie Pierce, Artie Blackburn; and brother, Bobby Knight.
A service for Jim Knight will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 15, 2017 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena. Brother Nathan Gorman will officiate.
Pallbearers are Bill Knight, Steve Knight, Warren McGrew, Arnold Blackburn, Winford Blackburn, Chris Blackburn, Martin Pierce, Butch Griffin and Linnell Lewis.
Memorials may be made to Willard Walker Hospice Home, 325 E Longview St, Fayetteville, AR 72703.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.
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14 Condolence(s)
Billie Sue Rohrscheib
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Paula, and Family, so sorry to hear about Jim. He was a sweet guy, and will be missed by everyone that was blessed to have him in their life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Henry and Billie Sue Rohrscheib
June White
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
I am to very sorry to learn of your loss of Jim. My thoughts and prayers will be that God will hold your hand.
Roland & Clara Williamson
Monday, May 15, 2017
May God's peace and comfort be with you all at this sad time in your lives.
Donna Ward Johnson
Monday, May 15, 2017
Sure hated to hear about Mr Jims passing. Know that you all are in my thoughts in prayers during this difficult time.
Sharon Hindsley Cutlip
Monday, May 15, 2017
Paula and family - My first thought of Jim is my first contract when I worked at Wabash was booking sb 4000 bu @ $4000.00 for him..... A BIG mistake.... but he was nice about it... My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Bo and Jill Leslie
Monday, May 15, 2017
I remember Jim as a good man who loved his family. May he rest in peace.
KENNETH WARD
Sunday, May 14, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with Paula.
Ken & Jeanie
Lane Easley
Sunday, May 14, 2017
Thoughts and Prayers for the Family.
Marylee Noble
Saturday, May 13, 2017
So very sorry to hear of your father's passing, Mark & Tiffany. I am praying God's comfort, strength, and peace for the entire family.
Kay and Jay
Saturday, May 13, 2017
Thinking and you all during these tough times. Hugs and prayers for you.
Teresa Knapp Gordon
Friday, May 12, 2017
I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Jim. Please know my prayers are with all of you during this time. Love y'all!
Juanita Reyna
Friday, May 12, 2017
Our thots and prayer Paula for you and your families Huggs and much love
jim mayer
Friday, May 12, 2017
You are in our thoughts and prayers, Jim & Diane Mayer & family
Millard Swindle
Friday, May 12, 2017
Known Jim All my life u might Say, always Honest and Fine Person, he will be missed by many! Especially every other year at High School
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