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Joseph Knight Obituary

Joseph Lance Knight Joseph Lance Knight, 41, of Columbus, GA, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2010, at Columbus Regional Hospital. Funeral services will be held 4 p.m. Sunday, December 12, 2010 at Ep-worth United Methodist Church 2400 Devonshire Dr., Columbus, GA 31904 with Reverend Scott Hagan officiating. The family will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m. at the church according to McMullen Funeral Home 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907. Lance was born November 10, 1969 in Birmingham, Alabama son of the late Joe T. and Rebeca Hall Knight. He graduated from Ashford Academy in Ash-ford, AL in 1988 and attended Auburn University. He was the General Manager at Momma Goldberg's Deli and was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Abby Gosden Knight, two sons, Hayden and Jacob Knight, daughter, Emma Knight all of Columbus, GA, two brothers, Taylor Knight (Paige) of Dothan, AL and Patrick Knight (Katie) of Tampa, FL, mother-in-law, Margaret Gosden of Columbus, GA, brother-in-law, Ben Gosden (Katie) of Macon, GA, and several nieces and nephews. Lance was a good man, a great dad, and a wonderful husband. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Joseph Knight Memorial Fund c/o Columbus Community Bank 5604 Whitt-lesey Blvd. Columbus, GA 31909 or to Epworth United Methodist Church. Those who wish may sign the on-line guest registry at www.mcmullenfuneralhome.com McMullen Funeral Home of Columbus, GA, (706) 569-8015, is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guestbook at www.dothaneagle.com.

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Published by Dothan Eagle on Dec. 12, 2010.

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Greg Hatdy

December 4, 2023

I am so sorry for your loss, prayers for you all during this time

Crystal Bryan

December 16, 2010

We were heartbroken to hear of Lance's passing. He was an amazing man.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. What a blessing he was to know.

David Wallace

December 15, 2010

I was saddened to hear of your tragic loss and wish your pain could be erased. Hold on to your wonderful memories you and Lance shared and let them guide you during this time of sadness. Abby, Margaret and family -- if I can help you at this time of sadness, I'm here.

Kim Jeffcoat Sims

December 14, 2010

Taylor, Pat, Abby and family:
I just found out about Lance tonight and am still in shock. He was one of the nicest guys in high school and such a fun person to be around. He was so young!! I'm sure this is very hard on Taylor and Pat losing their younger brother and even harder on Abby losing her husband and the father of their children. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Take comfort in knowing that he is now safe in our Father's arms and that we will see him again one day in a much better place!

December 14, 2010

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. God hears our cries of distress (Psalm 34:17 & 18) and is near to those broken at heart. He will deliver you. Your family and friends are in my prayers.

December 14, 2010

Knight Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family. He will truely be missed. ( classmate at Ashford Acadeny)
Angie Bowen Taylor

Ken & Natalia Russaw

December 14, 2010

Knight Family,
We were very saddened by the news of Lance's passing. He will truly be missed by all. God Bless you.

December 14, 2010

Dear Abby and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you in your loss of your husband, Dad and son-in -law.
John and Saunders Richey

stephanie Whitmer Lee

December 13, 2010

Abby I am so very sorry about your loss! I was there when ya'll met! It Really was a awesome sight! Working side by side with him everyday was a joy! I send all my love and prayers to you! Stephanie Whitmer Lee

Olivia Pennington

December 13, 2010

Abby, we are sadden to hear about Lance. You and the kids are in our thoughts and prayers.
Your Neighbors,
Fredrick and Olivia Penningtons

December 13, 2010

Abby, I just heard and I am so terribly sorry for your loss. Please let Hayden and Emma know that we will keep you all in our prayers. We loved getting to know you and Lance when Hayden played soccer with us. I pray for many blessings and for God to be with you all during this time.

Penny Wallace and Family

Janet Jamieson

December 13, 2010

Abby, Margaret and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. My heart knows your pain.

Karole and Abigail Sellers

December 13, 2010

Dear Patrick,
May God give you and your family strength and comfort at this sad, sad time.

Vicky Hill

December 13, 2010

It was a shock to us all. Lance was an awesome man and he loved his family. It was a true pleasure to work under him, and know him. May God's tender mercy be upon your family during the healing of your family. It was a pleasure to have known such a wonderful and caring man.
VIcky Hill and Stephen RIvera, and Kim Holland of the DOUBLETREE HOTEL family..

Allyson Aman Johnson

December 12, 2010

Taylor and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Lance. Just couldn't believe it when we heard. Just know that the Johnson's & Aman's have you all in our thoughts & prayers.

Paula Whitehurst

December 12, 2010

My deepest sympathies are with you all during this difficult time. You will each be in my continued prayers. Lance will be truly missed.
Love and Comfort,
Paula Knowles Whitehurst-Dothan, Alabama

Tracy Minder

December 12, 2010

Knight Family and Friends,
The news of Lance's passing was the LAST thing I would have expected to hear and I cannot imagine your devastation. He was such a great guy, always smiling and loved by so many.

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal
Love leaves a memory no one can steal
Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow
May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow

Peace, Prayers & Deepest Sympathy

December 12, 2010

Taylor, Pat, Abby and families, I am sorry that you all are having to deal with this at this time of year, hopefully, with your families together, you all can find peace and comfort. Know that we will continue praying for you all, and will be here if you need anything.

God Bless you all,
Greg Hardy and Family.

Kathy Mathis

December 12, 2010

Deepest sympathy to Lance's family. May God be with you all during these days and may sweet, precious memories of this wonderful man sustain you.

December 12, 2010

Taylor and Paige,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Tim & Tonya Wilkinson (Dothan, AL)

Christina lankford

December 12, 2010

Lance was a good friend with two of the sweetest boys I ever met! We will miss you dearly..Christina Tomlinson(Lankford)

Britni Henry

December 11, 2010

It is so difficult this past couple of days walking into work and not being welcomed with Lance's warm smile or funny comments he always made. He was truly a great man and an even better friend and coworker! He was never just a coworker but presented himself as a friend to all! Lance brought a certain light to Momma G's! My heart goes out to you Abby and Mrs. Margaret! I conitnue to pray for you all! Just know there are people lifting you up! Love you! Britni

The McMullen Family and the Staff of McMullen Funeral Home

December 12, 2010

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Laura Feagin

December 11, 2010

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Karl, Dee and Ayla Braun

December 11, 2010

We are very sorry for your loss. Lance was a great guy. Funny, easy-going, sarcastic and loyal, just to name a small few of his wonderful attributes. He will be missed.

Until we meet again, friend.

December 11, 2010

Patrick and Katie, we are sorry for you loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you always. Neil and Gloria

Bridgette Temmis

December 11, 2010

I am sorry for the loss. My prayers are with the family at this time.

December 11, 2010

Margaret and Abby:
We were saddened by the death of Lance. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.Sorry that we will not be able to be with you tomorrow, but we will be thinking of you. God bless you. Tommy and Ann

Shoran Hudspeth-Potter

December 11, 2010

I am so sorry for your great loss. May God give you strength for the coming days. With my deepest sympathy,

Dinisha Griffin

December 11, 2010

This came as such shocking news... Our prayers and sympathies are to the Knight family and to you Abby. We understand this is a most difficult time and so unexpected but believe that He (Lance) loves you dearly and God will take care of you and your family. Lance was a great man and an excellent father and husband.

God Bless you Lance & you are missed...

Nisha

Melanie Brown

December 11, 2010

Margaret and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You all will be in my prayers during this difficult time.

Margaret and Art Angell

December 11, 2010

Margaret
Our deepest sympathies to you and Abby and the rest of the family for your loss. Cherish all the good memories you have of Lance; hold them close in your heart to keep him always near....May God bless you with the strength and grace to get through this difficult time. With our deepest sympathy and love,

Ashley Whitehurst

December 11, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God comfort and guide your days as you look for peace.

Wanda Jarrell Harding

December 11, 2010

Words cannot express how bad I feel for all of you in this terrible sad loss. My prayers are that the Lord will carry you through this and give you the peace that passes all understanding.

AJ Cochran

December 10, 2010

Taylor and family,our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you during this difficult time. AJ

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