1953
2013
Jack "Jay" Moise McKnight went home to be with his Heavenly Father in the early morning hours of April 6, 2013, following an extended struggle with cancer. Jay was born October 27, 1953 in Orange, TX. He graduated from Robert E Lee High School and attended University of Texas and Sam Houston State University. He was employed by Morrison Supply Company for the past decade. Jay enjoyed fishing and spending time with family and friends. Jay had a great sense of humor and a laugh that could be heard throughout the room. Jay was preceded in death by his father, Jack Moise McKnight, Sr. and his grandparents. He is survived and will be greatly missed by his daughter, Cati Manley and 2 grandchildren Jewels and Jewelianna; his mother, Dorothy Ussery and husband James; brothers Mark and wife Cherri, Craig and wife Ginger, Scott and wife Samantha; sisters Leslie and husband Richard, Donna and husband Carlos, along with many nephews and nieces.
Family and friends wishing to celebrate Jay's life are invited Thursday, April 11, 2013 to St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Community at 10135 West Road, Houston, Texas starting at 11:00 AM with visitation with the family and friends, 1:00 PM funeral service with a reception following at the church with food and drink. At 2:45 PM those that wish to travel to the graveside will leave for the 3:30 PM burial at Forest Park Cemetery at 12800 Westheimer. For those wishing to honor Jay's life, a donation can be made to American Cancer Society or St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church in his memory. Though we mourn Jay's passing we are comforted knowing he is with His Lord and Savior and his dad in Heaven. We envision Jay fishing and playing horseshoes on the beach in Heaven.
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April 12, 2013
To the Jack Mcknight family. My sympathy. May the true God comfort you in this time of need. 1st Cor.1:3,4.
April 10, 2013
Jody Gresham
I worked with,and met Jack over 25 years ago and he was one of the nicest and most caring people I have ever met. I will and so will a lot of people miss Laughing Jack!
April 10, 2013
James Buckley
Jay was a life long friend and neighbor. He love of life, his humor, and friendship will be sorely missed. We had many life experience together. You are in a better place on the right hand of God!
My friend you are gone bb ut not forgotten,
Jim "Jimbo" Buckley
April 10, 2013
Jeremy Fain
I worked with Jack for 5 years. He was funny, caring and kind. I'll miss his laugh and his friendship. He will be missed.
April 10, 2013
Mike Smith
j was one of the nicest guys from bgp my prayers are with you
April 9, 2013
steve anthony
my condolences to the mcknight family .you are in my thoughts and prayers.
April 9, 2013
steve anthony
my condolences to the mcknight family . you are in my thoughts and prayers.
April 9, 2013
To our family Jay was a wonderful compassionate man who nurtured and provided for our grandchildren, Jewels & Jewelianna and their mother, Cati. He loved them deeply and was a wonderful role-model and father figure for the children. We will miss him at family gatherings, but thank God that his suffering has ended and that he is at peace. John & Marilyn Potts (Houston, Tx)
April 9, 2013
Tommy Burke
Jay was the best friend that a guy could ever have. He was always there with a smile and/or a laugh when you needed one. We shared many life experiences together, and I will always have a personal mental picture book of those times. Condolences to Dot and the family and Katy and the kids. I will deeply and truly miss him.
April 8, 2013
Jack Waldhelm
Jack was a sweet, funny and wonderful man and a good friend. My sincere condolences to his family, friends and loved ones.
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