Christopher Douglas Knight

Christopher Douglas Knight, of Mineral Wells, Texas, was born on May 23, 1977, and passed away on September 3, 2025, at the age of 48.

He was a lifelong resident of Mineral Wells, and growing up he enjoyed vacationing on the Coast in Port Aransas and fishing with family and friends. His love for fishing lived on throughout his life.

Christopher is preceded in death by his father, Joe Knight; his maternal grandparents, Hubert and Willie Waugh Sr.; paternal grandparents, Bill and Mary Knight; and his uncles, Hubert “Hubie” Waugh Jr., Dwight Waugh, and Douglas Waugh.

He is survived by his loving mother, Barbara Knight; his children, Alyssa Knight, Shelby Lusk and her husband Colton, and Naamon Barkley and his wife Yeira; and his sisters, Melissa Waugh and Barbara Brinlee and her husband Larry and his Aunt Sue Waugh. He was a proud grandfather to Alyssa’s children, Ellyana, Leilani, and Mila Hernandez; Shelby’s children, Tucker, Eden, and Frankie Lusk; and Naamon’s children, Ely, Serenity, Celeste, and Asher Barkley. Christopher was lovingly known as “Buddy” to his cherished grandchildren and nephew, Gage, who held a very special place in his heart.

Christopher will be remembered as a devoted son, a proud father, a doting grandfather, and a cherished brother and uncle. His love and presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

The family takes comfort in knowing that Christopher’s spirit will continue to shine through the lives of those he loved most.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Monday evening at the funeral home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Woodland Park Cemetery.