BORN

1932

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Young's Funeral Directors

508 Champagnolle

El Dorado, Arkansas

Tommy Lee Knight, Sr. Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 2, 2013.

Tommy L. Knight, Sr. 81 of El Dorado died Saturday, November 30, 2013 at his residence.

Born August 7, 1932 in Sheridan, Texas he was the son of J. A. and Peggy Ann Holmes Knight. Tommy drove for J & M Poultry in the 1960's and retired from ConAgra in the 1980's. He then went to work for Miller Transporters and retired from there in the 1990's. He loved truck driving and had done so for nearly 50 years.

He lived in Kingsland, AR for a period of time in his young years and rode bikes with friends, Tommy and Johnny Cash. He also spent some early years as part of the Knight Brothers Shows.

Tommy was had been a member of the El Dorado Police Reserve during the 1970's and 1980's. He was also a veteran of the Korean War serving in the U. S. Army.

Tommy loved to fish and garden, being able to make anything grow. He was an animal lover and enjoyed watching birds and squirrels at his feeders.

Preceding him in death along with his parents was his wife, Peggy Sue Galbraith Knight.

Survivors include two sons, Tommy Knight, Jr. (Lisa) of Huttig, and Jeff Knight of El Dorado. Also surviving are four grandchildren Amanda Young (Will) of Smackover, Amber Faglier (Shawn) of Newport, NC, James Knight (Heather) of Smackover, and Valarie Chadwick (Lee) of El Dorado along with 14 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers, J. A. Knight, Jr. of Elkins, AR and Eddie Joe Knight of Norphlet and a half-brother, Dr. Bob G. Knight of California.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, December 7, 2013 in Young's Chapel with Jon Barbarotto officiating. Cremation services by Young's Funeral Directors.

Memorials may be made to the John R. Williamson Hospice House, 2301 Champagnolle Road, El Dorado, AR 71730

An online registry will be available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com

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December 15, 2013

Joe McGoogan

Sorry to hear of Tommy's passing, my thoughts are with those who remain, Tommy was a good man who set the example of showing other how to do it the right way..

December 7, 2013

Danny New

I have fond memories of Tommy......Having worked with him while I was on the El Dorado Police Dept in the 70's....Sorry to hear of his passing.

December 4, 2013

Sara Rios

My thoughts and prayers are with you. So very sorry for your loss. Wish I could be there for the memorial.

December 4, 2013

Alice Greer

Tommy, Jr. and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Having just gone through this myself, I know how hard it is for you and your family. Please remember the good times and I'm sure he and Ed are having a great time in heaven!
Love,
Alice Greer

December 4, 2013

Lisa East

Jeff, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.

December 3, 2013

Debora Cook

Uncle Tommy was one of the finest men that I had the pleasure to know. He was always so good to us in his sweet quiet way. I cherish the many happy memories of coffee and advice at their table.

December 3, 2013

Jack A. Knight,Jr

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

December 3, 2013

DONNA GREER

I LOVE YOU ALL AND WISH I COULD HAVE STAYED TO BE THERE FOR YOU, YOU HAVE ALWAYS BEEN THERE FOR ME, IM THERE IN MY HEART, GOD BLESS YOU ALL DONNA TAYLOR GREER <3

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