Howard David Knight Sr.

He is preceded in death by his parents Clara and Clarence Knight, his sister Helen, his brothers Bill & Jim Knight, his wife and the mother of his children Peggy Ammons Knight, and his youngest child Betsy Knight Crawford. He is survived and much loved by his wife Christine Buckner; his children, Pamela Knight and David & Tammy Knight; his sons-in-law, Bobby Crawford, and Curtis & Phyllis Tripp; his grandchildren April & Ron Wireman, Kelly & Jon Simonian, Zack & Angela Tripp, Austin Tripp, and Travis & Felecia Crawford; and his great grandchildren Veronica Wireman, Kyler Tripp, Cadence Tripp, Aubrey Tripp, Bryson Crawford, Spencer Crawford, Jud Crawford, Alana Crawford, and Allie Hudson.

He is a graduate of Rule High School, class of 1951 and is a member of Harvest Point Church At Valley Grove. Howard was a proud Navy Veteran, serving aboard the USS Philippine Sea during the Korean War. Following his discharge from the Navy, he continued his service to our country in the Naval Reserve, Coast Guard Reserve and Air National Guard.

The family would like to sincerely thank those very special people who have cared for Howard during these last several years, especially the staff at Fresenius Kidney Care Cedar Bluff, Riverstone 5th Floor staff at Parkwest Medical Center, the staff at Lyons View Health and Rehabilitation Center, and Smokey Mountain Home Health & Hospice, in particular James Shill who took such compassionate, loving care of Howard and the family during Howard’s last days. The family’s gratitude to these individuals is immeasurable. Special thanks to our friends at Harvest Point Church @ Valley Grove for the love and support they have provided to Howard & his family over the years, especially Wayne and Lance for their unwavering friendship.

The church’s service to our family is beyond comparison. A private military funeral with family and close friends will be held at Whispering Waters, Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery on Sutherland Ave. There will be no traditional receiving of friends; instead, a Celebration of Life will be held at Harvest Point Church @ Valley Grove, 7419 Ball Camp Pike, Knoxville, TN 37931 on June 14, 2025. Cook out lunch will be served at 12:00 and everyone will gather for a memorial service at 3:00 PM. Family, church family, and friends are all welcome to attend.

In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to Cross Ministries, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, or PPAW (People Promoting Animal Welfare) 24303 Highway 321, Lenoir City, TN 37772.