He was born June 18, 1942 to Clifford and Pearl Bryant McKnight in El Dorado, AR. James was a graduate of Smackover High School. He worked for Georgia Pacific before his retirement.
Preceding him in death are his parents; wife, Vicki Reeves McKnight; sisters, Earnestine Dibbler, Opal Groves, Irene Kennedy, Floy Neely; and brothers, Malcom, Coy, and Troy McKnight.
Survivors include his brothers, Malvin McKnight, Tim McKnight; sisters, Janette Neely, Joyce Thomas; and grandchildren, Jamie and Tory Wilson.
The family would like to give their thanks to James' extended family at Oak Ridge for their loving care.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 26, 2019 at Arlington Memorial Park with Anthony Briggs officiating under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors.
An online guest registry will be available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com