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Michael Knight Obituary

James Michael Knight, 47, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025. He was born March 14, 1978 in Charlotte, North Carolina to Jim Knight and Deborah Reece Mitchell. He graduated from Tupelo High School in 1996. He attended Mississippi State University and earned his Doctorate of Pharmacy from Ole Miss. He was a member of Harrisburg Baptist Church. He was an accomplished artist and enjoyed doing research. Services will be private to the family. Burial will be in Lee Memorial Park. Lee Memorial Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements. He is survived by his children, Patrick Knight of Walls, Smith Anna Knight and Lillian Jane Knight of Cordova, TN; his parents, Deb Mitchell (Dave) of Eggville and Jim Knight (Cathy) of Belden. He was preceded in death by his sister, Melissa Jane Knight; his wife, Becky Smith Knight; his grandparents, Callie Hale, Lillian Knight, James Nicholson Knight and Jerry Knight. Memorials may be made to the Russellville Dream Center. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Michael Knight, please click here to visit our sympathy store.

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Published by WTVA on Jul. 7, 2025.

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Shonodeep Modak

July 10, 2025

Rest in peace, dear friend. From riding in go karts to exam cramming in college to being there at my wedding in India, you have a permanent place in heaven and in my heart.

Jennifer

July 9, 2025

I can´t believe you are gone. You played such an important role in my life. I´m so glad we reconnected in the last few years, I wish I would´ve been more consistent.

Quiana Bouldin

July 9, 2025

I´m praying that God gives you strength in knowing he is resting in His arms. That He gives you Joy in all your memories. And gives you Peace over time.

Sorry for your loss! Y´all are in my prayers.

Kai-Sonju Witherspoon

July 8, 2025

May God´s love surround you as you mourn the loss of Michael. Praying with you.

Jason Bean

July 8, 2025

Rest in peace my dear friend.

Angie Anglin

July 8, 2025

My condolences to the family and his children.

Richard Teon Satterwhite

July 8, 2025

Michael had just commented on my post the other day telling me he knew someone famous. I got a good laugh out of that. Life is filled with swift transitions. I wish we could trip out one more time. Rest easy Michael. I pray God gives your family peace and understanding. #96'

Denise Clayton Williams

July 8, 2025

I was so saddened and shocked to hear of Michael´s passing. Lifting you all up in my prayers

Candice Smith

July 8, 2025

He was a fun guy in school. We had a lot fun times together.

Tina Kiddy Watts

July 8, 2025

I'm beyond heartbroken and so sorry for your loss! Michael was one of a kind and will be greatly missed.

Jeff gilmore

July 7, 2025

We recently reconnected, and he got me back into speakers just like in high school, my deepest sympathies, he was always was a good friend.

Jacob Carmickle

July 7, 2025

Spoke with Michael last year in passing at a restaurant. Probably the first time I've seen him since we graduated high school in 96. I enjoyed our conversation and was thankful to have had the chance to catch up on old times. He will be greatly missed.

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