William Knight Obituary
William L. Knight, age 78, of Meridian, MS passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2026. Services for William will be held at later date. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.
William retired as a truck driver from Structural Steel.
He is survived by his best friend, Ann Brewster; children, Michael Knight (Renee), Jill Knight-Sullivan (Anthony), Alana Knight, Carina Knight; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, siblings, Retha House (Eddie), Robert Knight, and Joe Knight (Jo Ann), and many extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Christine Knight, and sister-in-law Donna Knight.
Online condolences may be expressed at robertbarhamffh.com.
6300 MS 39, Meridian, MS 39305
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