Johnny Ray McKnight's obituary , Passed away on September 18, 2026 in Cumberland, Kentucky

Johnny Ray McKnight

March 16, 1951 - September 18, 2026 (75 years old)

Cumberland, Kentucky

Johnny Ray McKnight's obituary , Passed away on September 18, 2026 in Cumberland, Kentucky

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Johnny Ray McKnight

March 16, 1951 - September 18, 2026 (75 years old)

Cumberland, Kentucky

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Johnny Ray McKnight Obituary

Johnny Ray McKnight, born on March 16, 1951, passed away on September 18, 2026. Johnny leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Johnny Ray McKnight to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Denver McKnight and Minnie Smith McKnight; his wife Sharon "Kay" Hall McKnight; his son James "Robert" McKnight; and his siblings, Richard "Dickie" McKnight, Roy "Sack" McKnight, Darwin "Herky" McKnight, David McKnight, Mary Francis Shuler, Barbara Jean Thomas and Catherine "Cat" Robinson.

He is survived by: his son Johnny "Ploop" McKnight Jr. (Stacy) of London; his siblings, James "Junebug" McKnight (Barbara) of Crab Orchard, Sara "Sissy" Augusta of Jonesboro, TN and Deborah Fields (Shelby) of Benham; and his grandchildren, Brittany, Jared and Madison McKnight. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Visitation was held on Thursday, September 24th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the TRI City Funeral Home (496 Holly St, Benham, KY 40807). A funeral service was held on Friday, September 25th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Harlan Funeral Home



Thu

Sep 24

Visitation

TRI City Funeral Home
496 Holly St, Benham, KY 40807

Fri

Sep 25

Funeral service

TRI City Funeral Home
496 Holly St, Benham, KY 40807

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