Richard Lea McKnight Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Richard Lea McKnight (Baton Rouge, Louisiana), born in Jackson, Louisiana, whose life came to an end on November 5, 2025 at the age of 92, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Emmett Irwin McKnight and Bessie Eunice Eckert McKnight; his siblings, Ray, Don, Robert, Vic, Irwin, Mae McKnight, Virginia Peters, Shirley Harriman, Vera Johnson and Fae Whitfield; and his great grandchild Joel Benjamin Ash.
He is survived by: his wife Carmen Barnett McKnight; his children, Richard McKnight Jr., Vickie McKnight Evans and Emmett McKnight Sr.; his grandchildren, Rebecca Rittell (Adam), Luke Ash (Emily), Benjamin Ash (Bethany), Emmett McKnight Jr., Brittany McKnight and Shane McKnight; his great grandchildren, Victoria, Noah Rittell (Kayleigh), Ruth, Pauline, Reuben, Iris, Gabriel, Caleb, Esther, Elijah Ash, Jeremy, Zariyah Lea, Xakry, Yahni McKnight and Sunnie Logan; his great great grandchild Waylon Rittell (Richard); and his sisters, Janette Hansen and Carolyn Covington. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.
Visitation was held on Thursday, November 13th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM at the Stevendale Baptist Church (16545 Old Hammond Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70816).
In lieu of flowers, you can make donations in his memory to St. Jude, Wounded Warriors, or Mission 22.
