William James Knight

William James Knight obituary, Gainesville, GA

William James Knight

William Knight Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Memorial Park Funeral Home - Main Chapel on May 9, 2025.
Major William James Knight, at 77 years old, passed away peacefully, on April 26, 2025 at Gainesville Medical Center.
Bill served his country proudly in the Army. We are grateful for his service!
Bill is survived by his only son, William Knight Jr., daughter-in-law Megan and 3 grandchildren.
He is also survived by Lyndsey Kennedy, his daughter, and other daughter Victoria Phelps-Keisha, and 2 grandchildren.
Bill will be dearly missed by his dear friends the Black family, and Gailitis Family.
Bill attended Lanier Hills Church with his friends.
The family would like to send a special thank you to the Hospice nurses on the 5th floor of Gainesville Medical Center, Megan and Joy. Your kindness was greatly appreciated.
Bill, you are now able to rest in peace. You fought, and fought admirably.
God bless you!
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May 31, 2025

Michelle & Cathy posted to the memorial.

May 30, 2025

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May 29, 2025

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Michelle & Cathy

May 31, 2025

Remembering you with affection Bill. Safe travels on your journey Home XX

Barry Potter

May 30, 2025

I was so sorry to hear of your passing Bill. We had some good times and I´ll light a candle in London for your memory today. God bless and rest in peace.

Carol Park

May 29, 2025

Dearest Bill, all your troubles are now behind you. I will always remember the love and affection you brought into my life when I needed it most. Fly high. xx

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