Mr. William "Ken" Knight

William McKinley Knight was born on August 20, 1955 in Mound Bayou, Mississippi to the union of Lawrence and Martha Knight. He was the fourth of their sixth children. At an early age he confessed Christ and was baptized at First Baptist Church in Merigold, Mississippi. William, or Kenny—as he was so fondly known as—was educated in the Bolivar County School District at Hayes Cooper Elementary, East Side High, and Cleveland High School. Kenny moved to Las Vegas and began working as a gaming technician. He later began an engineering career with the Department of Energy and remained in that field until his untimely illness. Kenny met his wife, Bridget, in 2002. After a brief courtship, they married and never left each other’s side. Kenny was best known for his computer/electronic skills, his culinary expertise, and his bright sense of humor. He loved to tell stories of family and friend’s childhood fun and funny mishaps. He loved being with his family and friends, and his family and friends loved being with him. On June 9, 2015, Kenny departed this life as a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, in-law, and friend to join his Father God in heaven. He leaves to mourn him: his devoted wife of twelve years, Bridget; three sons, Clifton (Hershalyn), Kelvin (Demetrice), and Christopher (Lillie); seven grandchildren, Lorenzo, Jarrian, Carlyn, K’Nyiah, Amari, Shekita, and Kelvin Jr.; six sisters, Deloris, Carlone, Betty (Marvin), Daphne (Cal), Wanda, and Nicole; seven brothers, Curtis (Pauline), Alfred (Ronnie), James (Shonda), Michael (Brenda), Bruce, Tony, and Steven; By marriage: two brothers-in-law, Willie and Todd; and two sisters-in-law, Glenda and Gail. He also leaves behind three aunts, Sarah, Mary, and Gloria; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.