Mr. David Wilkie Knight
June 20, 1941 - August 5, 2016
David Wilkie Knight, age 75, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, August 5, 2016, at his home after an extended illness. Funeral services will be 2 PM Sunday, August 7, 2016, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Reverend Lanita Monroe will officiate, with burial to follow in Hurricane Cemetery in Moore County. The family will receive visitors 4-8 PM Saturday at the funeral home. He was born June 20, 1941, in Coffee County, to the late Buford Wilkie and Ruth Stone Knight. Mr. Knight was retired from Jack Daniel Distillery after 37 years of service and was founder of First Christian Church T-Ball, continuing to work with the program for 18 years. He held membership at First United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Brenda Holder Knight, of Shelbyville; a daughter, Carla Knight (Robert) Ralston, of Shelbyville; three sisters, Hallie Ashby, of Tullahoma, Margarete (Larry) Coop, of Estill Springs, and Vicki (Sam) Minkowitz, of Winchester; two brothers, Clayton (Marilyn) Knight, of Lynchburg, and Drexel Knight, of Tullahoma; two grandchildren, Stone Ralston and Gage Ralston; several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to First Christian Church T-Ball Program, First United Methodist Church, or Multi-County Cancer Support Network. Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
David Wilkie Knight, age 75, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, August 5, 2016, at his home after an extended illness. Funeral services will be 2 PM Sunday, August 7, 2016, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Reverend Lanita Monroe will officiate,... View Obituary & Service Information