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James "Chubby" Knight

James Knight Obituary

James "Chubby" Knight

BOSSIER CITY, LA - Services for James "Chubby" Knight will be 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 4, 2012 at Rose-Neath's Bossier Chapel. Officiating will be Bro. Sonny DePrang. Interment will follow at Hill Crest Memorial Cemetery, Haughton, LA. Visitation will be 3 until 7 p.m. Thursday, May 3, 2012 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Bossier City, LA.

Chubby was born January 1, 1950 in Cross, SC to Cleveland and Desia Lee Veno Knight and passed away April 30, 2012 in Bossier City, LA. He retired after 35 years of service with Delta Airlines. Chubby was a former City Councilman for Bossier City, had been Knighted by the King of Poland, was a Kentucky Colonel, a member of the 1967 Airline Vikings State Championship Football Team and an all City and all District Player. He was of the Methodist faith.

His parents, Cleveland and Desia Lee Knight and a brother, Cleveland Jack Knight preceded Chubby in death.

He is survived by sons, Tyler Knight of Atlanta, GA, James Knight and wife Theresa of Carterville, GA; daughter, Tiffany Knight of Atlanta, GA; sisters, Dianna Martin and Barbara Allegrini both of Taylor, AR; brother, W.P. "Billy" Knight of Springhill, LA and grandson, McClain Knight.

The family requests memorials go to "Garden of Angels" Scholarship Fund, 1305 Martin Lane, Bossier City, LA 71111.

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Published by Shreveport Times from May 2 to May 4, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for James Knight

26 Entries

David Hicks

May 22, 2012

RIP Chubby

David Hicks

May 22, 2012

I used to Fly Delta to california every 2 weeks when working in the oil patch and also flew up to Nova Scotia and when I was working for the government ran into Chubby at a couple of terminals and he always was cordial and want to buy me dinner or lunch , He was a great guy and will be missed

Ronald Butler

May 19, 2012

To the family and friends of James Knight:

I am sorry to here about your loss. I enjoyed working with James in Allentown, Pa; The things that I most remember about James was his sincereness, caring, and fairness toward others. He always seemed to see the best in people. I will always be grateful for the opportunity he gave me in creating a supervisor position because he felt I worked hard enough and deserved it. May God bless the ones you left behind and keep you safe and by his side.....Ron

Bill Moberly

May 18, 2012

James made several contributions to Louisville International Executive Staff meetings held monthly for the airport/airlines managers council. He was missed when he retired from Delta Air Lines. James always had a good story and kept the council entertained. Good by good buddy. All of your SDF friends will miss you!

Debbie James

May 9, 2012

I miss my friend.. If you knew him, you loved him.. If you didn't know him, well, I'm sorry for you.. Never met a stranger and always a Sweetheart.. Love you, Chubs
Sweet dreams, my friend...

Dave and Teri Huber

May 7, 2012

We are shocked and saddened at the news of James' passing. We considered him a wonderful friend during his years here in Louisville and will miss his engaging smile, quick wit and personality, and, of course, a skill at hosting parties second to none. He will certainly leave a whole in the lives of all that he touched but leaves us with fond memories that can only bring smiles of our times together. We reach out to his family with prayers of comfort and love.

Gary Wetterau

May 6, 2012

I was a Supervisor with Delta in Allentown when James was our Station Manager. He did many good things for our station and I enjoyed working with him -- he was a good man and I'm sorry to see him go. My sympathies with the family and may God Bless you all.

Pat Weisel-Covington

May 4, 2012

Prayers for his family. He was a wonderful person in school and always so kind. Class of '70

Peggy Basham-Payne

May 4, 2012

May God's Holy Spirit embrace you today and comfort you in the weeks ahead. Chubby is only a prayer and a whisper away--and will be in your hearts forever. May you feel his presence and be warmed by the memories you shared with him. God Bless you all.

Kathy Bourgeois Kimbrough

May 4, 2012

If you went to AHS, who did not know "Chubby" Knight. I was in the graduating class of '67. Deepest condolences are extended to his family.

Janice Baker Turber

May 3, 2012

Chubby was such a wonderful person. It was great to see him again at the class of 1968 high school reunion that graciously included our class as well (1969). He will be missed. My heart goes out to his family.

Al Horn

May 3, 2012

I met Chubby in Dallas when I first started with Delta. We also worked together in Shreveport. We stayed in contact over the years. I will always have fond memories of him. God Bless.

Ray Love

May 3, 2012

Prayers to the family. Chubby was a champion on and off the field.

Debbie Gibbs

May 3, 2012

I went to AHS with Chubby and he is such a fine person and man. May God's peace be on all his family and many, many others who loved him.

Debbie Gibbs

Victor Pizzolato

May 3, 2012

Rest in peace, Chubby.

May 3, 2012

Chubby was larger than life to my sophmore eyes!! My deepest sympathy to your family.
Susan Gardner Hillman
AHS Class of 1970

nancy beauford

May 3, 2012

when my locker got stuck at AHS you always knew how to open it, MISS YOU..See you when I get there. Nancy Beauford

Sheila Thorn

May 3, 2012

You were always a very special, caring and had a great heart! You will be missed immensely. My prayers are with your family. God Blessed us with your presence.

BILLY ANDERSON

May 3, 2012

I heard of you ,while I was in the 7th grade ,at Greencares,Jr. High.Heard about the "MIGHTY AIRLINE VIKINGS",ALONG WITH YOU AND THE OTHER VIKINGS...Eric Kilpatric ,and so many others..you were always a good football player.And a good all around person ,R.I.P. ,Mr. Chubby Knight,and prayers to the Knight family ,also prayers to all your friends..AHS ,CLASS OF '73..CLASS OF 67-68,WAS A LEGEND ,IN OUR YOUNG HEARTS BACK THEN:-)

Juaniel Wren Barnett

May 3, 2012

I've known Chubby since Bossier Elementary School can't remember a time that he wasn't smiling and was always funny. A light has gone out with his passing. He left to soon but Heaven will be a greater place because he's there. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Also, Peggy Hedrick Prince would like to send her prayers to the family...Juaniel Wren Barnett

Judy Miller Jones

May 3, 2012

Life is a precious gift,once shared, it remains in our hearts forever. Chubby was my first friend when I moved here from Ga. We were only 10yrs old and we would ride our bikes to the Pack-a-sack. Seems so long ago. We made alot of memories along the way and he is going to be greatly missed by so many of us. The class of 1968 was very special in so many ways. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Evodna Springer

May 3, 2012

Chubby, you brightened my world for the brief time you were in it.....remembering you fondly...

Doris Sanders

May 3, 2012

I will always appreciate how supportive of me Mr. Knight was when the Bossier City employees were cut from the budget in 2009.

Rudy & Vera Deason

May 3, 2012

To the Knights ...the class of '68' holds a lot of happy memories of CHUBBY, his thrill of playing football and always with a smile ... Thanks for sharing him with us! The Deason Family

May 2, 2012

To the family...my thoughts and prayers are with you. Your dad was a very special person his kindness was only surpassed by his love for you all. Debbie Sonntag...class of 1968 AHS

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