Rickie Knight Obituary
A Celebration of Rick's Life is being planned with the date and time to be announced shortly. Rick will be laid to rest at St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Hemlock, MI. Contributions in his memory may be made to Turning Point Donkey Rescue, in c/o the funeral home.
Age 79 of Vicksburg, formerly of Galesburg passed away November 30, 2025, Rick was born in Richard City, TN on April 22, 1946, the son of James Richard and Lena C. (Howard) Knight. On September 7, 2001, he married the love of his life and best friend, Denise Anaman, who survives him. Rick worked for many years in the construction industry as a siding applicator. Previously, he had spent time working at Allied Paper Mill. He loved going to the stock car races at Galesburg Speedway. He never met a stranger. He could strike up a conversation anywhere. Rick was a great cook. He made tremendous pork chops. When he would grocery shop, he made friends with the cashiers at the Harding's in Galesburg. Rick was most at home in his pole barn poker room. He hosted poker nights with friends. These poker games made for great fun and laughter which could be heard all the way in the house. Sometimes, after he married Denise, he would sneak off to the casino for some fun. To know Rick was to love him. Besides his wife, Rick is survived by his daughter, Christine Knight Trevino; grandchildren, Ericka (Shawn) Camburn, Lorenzo Knight Trevino; great-grandchildren, Payton and Lucas Camburn; sister, Angela (Jim) English; sister-in-law, Laura Suglia; several nieces and nephews; and countless friends. Rick was preceded in death by his parents; son, Rick Knight; three brothers; a sister; a brother-in-law, Phil Suglia.
