Jimmie Edward Knight

Jimmie Edward Knight, age 74, of Universal City, TX, passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 1, 2017 into he loving arms of the Lord after a 20 year battle with cancer. Jimmie was born January 19, 1943 in Hemet, California to Eula G. (Carnes) and Jack H. Knight.

Jimmie is survived by his spouse of 52 years, Nancy Knight, sons Brian, Chris (Kellie), grandsons Austin, Rod, and Lucian. He is also survived by brothers-in-law Jack (Jean) Coleman and James (Judy) Coleman, nephews Michael (Yvonne) Baker, Clifford (Cindy) Baker, Ronald Coleman, nieces Sherrie Fann, Ivonne (Ron) Mouser, and numerous great nieces and nephews. Jim is also survived by numerous cousins he met for the first time about 15 years ago. What a wonderful family (cousin) reunion. Thank you Dwayne and Angela Smith for bringing long lost family into his life and being the best cousins ever.

Jimmie was preceded in death by his parents and beloved sisters and spouses Dorothy June (Kenneth) Baker and Doris Dean (Norman) Fann, and nephew Eddie Neal Fann.

Jimmie graduated from Eagle Point HS, Oregon in 1961. He joined the Air Force and was stationed at Randolph AFB after basic training and technical school. He met Nancy in 1962 and they married in 1965. Jim.spent four years in the Air Force then worked for City Public Service retiring with 32 years of service.

Jim taught his sons to hunt and fish but loved to travel mostly to the west coast. He loved the California Red Woods and walking the beaches of Oregon, picking the wild strawberries in the sand dunes and loved the Rhododendrons when they were in full bloom. He had a special love for his niece and nephews in Oregon.

I want to thank his Oncologist Dr. Sharon Wilks, his Gastroenterologist, Dr. Oscar Ramirez and Cardiologist, Dr. Richard Wilks. He had a great respect for you appreciated all that you did to make his life better.

I would also like to thank the 'Warrior Angels' of Kindred Hospice for giving Jim a better quality of life and bringing him sunshine every day. Thank you Tammy, Rosa, Selsa, and Lettie for your kindness, love and special care and the warmth of your love to each of us.

These last two years were hard on you. You were so tired of the battle and can now rest in peace. The 55 years we were together went by so fast. We made a lot of memories and did a lot of things on your bucket list. Your sons are fine young men who will take your life lessons and continue to grow and do well. We miss you so much. Rest in peach Mr. Magilacuddy, you've more than earned the rest.

At Jim's request, there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim's memory may be made to the charity of your choice. Private services will be held at a later date at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.colonialuniversal.com for the Knight family.