Junior Knight Obituary
We are sad to announce that on June 17, 2023, at the age of 96, Junior Knight of Desoto, Missouri, born in Ironton, Missouri passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Evert Lee Knight and Blanche Lee Knight (Palmer); his wives, Jeanne Knight (Bliss) and Lillian Mae Knight (Canter); his daughter Dana Knight; and his siblings, Loren Knight (Georgia), Jack Knight (Johnny), Arnold Knight, Norma Knight, Alma Jean McLane (Robert) and Hilda Hansen (Don).
He is survived by: his daughter Doris Hopper (Doris) of Nashville, TN; his grandchildren, Alessa Brakman of Franklin, TN, Danyelle Dowling (Craig) of Franklin, TN, Mylinda Vollet (Joshua) of Nashville, TN., Mason Scott, Chase Brakman, Gray Brakman, Kayleigh Vollet, Kinsley Vollet and Zoe Dowling; his stepchildren, Wayne Bliss (Becky) of DeSoto, MO, Rhonda Allen (Lance) of Stilwell, KS and John Bliss (Cindy) of Imperial, MO.; his grandson Sean Bliss (Stephanie) of DeSoto, MO.; his great grandchildren, Samantha, Alyssa, Dylan, Bren, Auggie, Kayla, Ethan, Andraya, Tatum, Mykah, Liam, Mya, Lexi, Carmine, Gianna, Enzo, Mikko and Rooni; and his great great grandchild Carson.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggest that you consider a donation to The American Heart Association or The DeSoto Food Pantry, Social Service, 705 E. Stone St., DeSoto, MO, 63020 in his honor.
