May 21, 1931 - Apr 27, 2015
I was so sorry to read of the passing of Mr. John McKnight Jr. I worked with him at R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. at Central Distribution Center for around 10 years before I was laid off. My sympathy goes out to all of John's family. He was such a nice person!
Frank Huff
May 01, 2015 | East Bend, NC
Praying for you. I know how much you loved John. May you feel the strength of the Lord and peace.
Dot Breedlove
May 01, 2015 | Winston-Salem
May you rest in peace uncle John.
Tim Matthews
May 01, 2015 | East Bend, NC
So sorry for your loss, will be keeping family in my thoughts and prayers.
Christina Lanier
April 30, 2015 | 27106, NC
John McKnight, Jr. 83 went to be with Jesus on Monday, April 27, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on May 21, 1931 to John W. McKnight, Sr. and Florence Caudle McKnight. II Corinthians 5:1 for we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Donald Gray McKnight, and two brothers, two sisters and grandson, Jeremy O'Neal.He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Sylvia St. John McKnight, daughter in law Wanda O'Neal, grandson, John O'Neal ( Nikki ), sister in law, Polly McKnight and many other relatives.John was a member of Faith Church where he served as an usher as long as his health permitted. John retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company.A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Friday, May 1, 2015 at Faith Church, 1078 Gumtree Rd., Winston-Salem, NC 27107 with Rev. Frank Shumate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.The family wishes to thank the staff at Mallard Ridge Assisted Living and Forsyth Medical Center for all their care and kindness shown to John. Davidson Funeral Home, Hickory Tree Chapel is assisting the family.
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