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Willard Louis Knight

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Willard Knight Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 25, 2003.

KNIGHT, WILLARD LOUIS, age 87, of Bessemer, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2003. He was a member of Concord Highland Baptist Church, retired from U.S. Pipe as a Payroll Supervisor after 41 years of service. He was a veteran of World War II. Funeral Services will be held at Brown Service West Chapel on Wednesday, February 26, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. with burial in Highland Memorial Gardens. Bro. W.C. Stone and Bro. Richard Larson officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 25, 2003 from 5:30 until 8:00 p.m. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Harrell Knight. Survivors: children, Ann (John) Ford; Will (Margo) Knight; Vicki Maddox; Stephen (Nancy) Knight and Phillip (Vickie) Knight; sisters, Minnie Bailey and Mary Mordecai; grandchildren, Carol (Tim) Ford Coleman, Cristy Maddox, Charles (Heather) Ford, Blair Knight, Ashlee Knight, Alex Knight, Zachary Knight, Jillian Knight, Hunter Knight and Jacob Knight and great grandchildren, Heather, Ashley and Andrew Coleman. Brown Service West Chapel directing 744-7666.

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March 9, 2003

Judy Waters posted to the memorial.

March 9, 2003

Kelli Waters-Jones posted to the memorial.

March 3, 2003

Ashlee Knight posted to the memorial.

14 Entries

Judy Waters

March 9, 2003

Vicki & Cristy,

I am so sorry about your Dad and Grandfather. He was such a kind, caring person. I love you both, and I will always be here for you. We have shared so many things together over the years, but we never imagined sharing the grief of a loved one together . You were so much comfort to me when Billy died, please let me do the same for you. Losing a loved one is never easy, and I would like to offer my condolences to the entire Knight family.

Love Always,

Judy Waters

Kelli Waters-Jones

March 9, 2003

Vicki & Cristy,

I just want you both to know how sorry I am for your loss. I understand the grief both of you are feeling having myself lost a grandfather, and most recently my father. We just have to believe that they are in a better place with no more tears, no worries and no pain. You both mean so much to me: Cristy as my oldest and dearest friend, and Vicki as my "other" mother. If there is anything I, or my family can do for you, you know all you have to do is ask. I love both of you very much, and offer my deepest sympathy to all of Bop's family. He will be greatly missed, but his legacy lives on in each of you that he loved so much.

All my love,

Kelli Waters-Jones

Ashlee Knight

March 3, 2003

I love and miss you Bop!!

Deb Brady

February 28, 2003

Hey Willard,

Go find J.C. Brady and ya'll go talk to St. Peter about a speed bump.

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Jillian Knight

February 27, 2003

Goodbye Bob, I'll miss you a lot. It was hard on me when we had to sell your house awhile back because of the walks you would take Hunter, Jacob, and me around the pecan trees. And I continued to be harder when you passed on. You were there when I was baptized, and you were there on some Christmases that I remember. Thank you for being my grandfather, my friend, and most importantly my brother-in-Christ. I know you're having the time of your life up there with Granny and Grandmother and everybody else. I love you, Bob, and I will always remember you.

Kimberly Bierlair

February 27, 2003

When Daddy died in 1973 Willard was there for our family and was always there for us kids whenever we asked. As I moved away and married and made a life of my own with my own children, I have held my Uncle Willard in such high regard. He always sent me Christmas cards and always asked about me to other members of the family. He was a wonderful, loving Uncle and will always have a special place in my heart. I love you Uncle Willard and I know you are enjoying your time with Marie in Heaven.

Minnie Knight-Bailey

February 26, 2003

My Dear Brother, I WILL MISS YOU...

So many memories, your having dinner with us, when we had a first meal in the new house.... and our last meal together on the back step of at our old home place, sitting there talking about old times and eating hambugers... there is so many memories, I will just keep in my heart, I loved you and will miss you so very much.....

Cristy Maddox

February 26, 2003

I love and miss you Bop.

Rebecca Elmquist

February 26, 2003

Uncle Willard will always be remembered as a good man, son, husband and father. He will remain and will be missed and loved in the hearts of all that knew him.

Terry Walls

February 25, 2003

My Prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.

Mr.Knight was such a kind and sweet man. I so enjoyed being his aid,I too will miss him.

Merrylen Stafford

February 25, 2003

So sorry about you dad Vicki.

Jonathan & Cheryl Cooper

February 25, 2003

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during your time of loss.

Deb&Geo Brady

February 25, 2003

Our hearts and prayers are with you.

Place both hands over your heart and catch our hugs.

BEAM!!!!!

With Love

Deb&Geo