William Earl Knight Obituary

We are sad to announce that on January 15, 2025, at the age of 90, William Earl Knight (Franklin, Tennessee) 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, Earl Knight and Louise Pinkston Knight; and his wife Barbara Jean Gainous Knight. He is survived by: his children, Lisa Wilson (Jim), Becky Wilson (Brad), Keith Knight and Dab Boston (Cynthia); his grandchildren, Cale Wilson, Kayla Scott (Cody), Justin Wilson (Callie), Olivia Wilson, Knight Wilson and Stella Knight; and his great grandchildren, Sunny, Memphis, Korbin and Mason.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Riverside Fellowship, P.O. Box 680524, Franklin, TN 37068.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Williamson Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Services

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Jan 25

Visitation

Epworth United Methodist Church
4340 Arno Rd, Franklin, TN 37064

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Jan 26

Visitation

Epworth United Methodist Church
4340 Arno Rd, Franklin, TN 37064

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Jan 26

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Epworth United Methodist Church
4340 Arno Rd, Franklin, TN 37064

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Jan 26

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Williamson Memorial Gardens
3009 Columbia Ave, Franklin, TN 37064

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