J. B. Knight

J. B. Knight, 83, husband of Nellie Sue Entrekin Knight, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 29, 2016 at Richard Campbell Nursing Center in Anderson. Mr. Knight was born in Oconee County, a son of the late Clyde H. and Rosalee Rice Knight. He was retired from Greenwood Mills in Liberty following 43 years’ service. Mr. Knight was a member of Gap Hill Church of God in Six Mile where he formerly served as volunteer choir leader and also as an elder of the church. He was a U. S. Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Nellie Sue Entrekin Knight, sons, Reverend Rickey E. Knight (Theresa) of Honea Path and Jeff B. Knight of Pickens, grandchildren include, Amanda Sturkie, Corey E. Knight, Brian Knight, Reverend Jonathan R. Knight, Kayla Thompson, and Matthew M. Knight and 11 great grandchildren. He is also survived by brothers, Reverend Frank Knight and Melvin Knight both of Seneca, and Roy Knight of Six Mile and a sister, Lucille Ellenburg of Six Mile. In addition to his parents, Mr. Knight was preceded in death by his daughter, Susan Elaine Knight, sister, Helen K. Turner, and Brothers, Samuel E. Knight and Harold H. Knight. The family will receive friends Sunday, July 31, 2016 at Gap Hill Church of God from 2 to 2:45 PM with funeral services following in the church sanctuary at 3 PM. Burial will follow at King’s Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staffs of Foothills Assisted Living in West Union, Richard Campbell Nursing Center in Anderson and to Patriot Hospice. Memorials may be made to Gap Hill Church of God, 3540 Walhalla Highway, Six Mile, SC 29682. The family is at their respective homes. Dillard Funeral Home Pickens, SC