Gene Knight Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Gene Knight (Tupelo, Mississippi), who passed away on October 10, 2024 at the age of 78. 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, Jimmy Howell Knight and Thelma Maureen Bush Knight; his brothers, Fred Knight, Bob Knight (late Nancy) of Amory and Jim Knight; his grandchildren, Ajax and Jamie Knight; and his nephew Greg Knight.
He is survived by: his wife Julie Knight; his children, Austin "AJ" Knight (Katie) of Tupelo, Jada Knight of Tupelo, Debbie Knight of Becker, Tiffany Parham of Becker, Jeff Herndon (Chrissie) and Tammy Herndon Jones (Tim); and his siblings, Don Knight (Barbara) of Saltillo and Linda Knight Frances (Buzz) of Amory. He is also survived by his grandchildren and great grandchild and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorials in Gene's memory may be made to the Elvis Presley Memorial Foundation, P. O. Box 1339, Tupelo, MS 38804 for improvements at the EP Birthplace or the Tupelo Police Department Athletic League, c/o Create Foundation, P. O. Box 1053, Tupelo, MS 38802-to assist wayward youth to a path of recovery.
