James Robert Knight

james knight

James Robert Knight, 86, of Linden, Texas went to be with his Lord on June 10, 2020.  Mr. Knight was born July 17, 1933 in the Lanier Community to Robert Lee Knight, Jr and Cora Burns Knight.  James served in numerous Methodist Churches for over 65 years.

He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Marie Knight of Linden, TX; three daughters, Sherri Nichols of Richmond, TX, Becky Gurrola and husband Cruz of Hempstead, TX, Karen Miller and husband Lindsey of Lindale, TX; three grandchildren, Ashley Sydow and husband Dustin of Richmond, TX, Trevor Nichols of Richmond, TX, James Miller and wife Kaytlyn of Cushing, TX; two great-grandchildren, Dylan and Dalton James Sydow; one sister, Betty Phillips of Marshall, TX and numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and a host of friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lee and Cora Knight; three brothers, Louis, Thomas Earl and Kenneth Knight; two sisters, Doris Fitts, Pansy Henderson; niece, Cindy Knight and three nephews, Robert Henderson, Terry Knight and Rodney Knight.

Services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 15, 2020 at the Linden United Methodist Church with Pastor Michael Bedevian and Paul Cothren officiating. Burial will follow in the Shiloh Cemetery, under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Linden.

There will be a time of visitation from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Sunday evening at the funeral home for family and friends to view and sign the registry.

In lieu of flowers the family has asked for donations be made to the Linden United Methodist Church or a charity of your choice.

 

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  1. My prayers are with you and your family during this time. May God's arms wrap around you and comfort you. Nancy Belford

  2. I was so sad to learn of James Robert’s death. He will be greatly missed. His touching messages he gave for others were beyond kind and comforting to family and friends! May God comfort you and give you strength in this great loss. The wonderful memories of him will be forever embedded in your hearts and minds. Love ya’ll. Mary Janet

  3. Reverent Knight was a good, good man, who helped me so much in a moment of need, as a young woman. He will always hold a special place in my heart.

  4. I am sorry for your loss. I love all of you very much. I will miss Uncle James Robert.

  5. Sending love and prayers to all of you right now. So sorry to hear about Uncle James Robert.
    Love Dennis Carmen and Mark

  6. I was so sad to learn of James Robert’s death. He will be greatly missed. His touching messages he gave for others were beyond kind and comforting to family and friends! May God comfort you and give you strength in this great loss. The wonderful memories of him will be forever embedded in your hearts and minds. Love ya’ll. Mary Janet

  7. Brother Knight was a wonderful disciple of God. He will be missed by all. Peace surround the family at this time of loss

  8. Eddie and I would like to extend our condolences for the loss of Brother Knight. He was a very special person to the Handy family through his years at Diana and Ore City. He was much loved and will be greatly missed!! Sincerely, Raeann

  9. Our prayers and thoughts are with all the family.
    Brother Knight did many weddings and funerals for our family. Such a great man!
    He will be missed
    All the Gene and Florine Morris family,
    Ore City

  10. Aunt Marie, Sherri, Becky, & Karen,
    My heart hurts for each of you during this difficult time of loss. I am thankful for each of you and our time together in the past. I pray that God’s love and peace will comfort you in the weeks to come. Love y’all and your families, Paula Fitts Elders

  11. Marie,
    Sending love and prayers to you and your family. We will cherish all the great memories we have with Bro. James.

  12. I just came across this looking for James. I loved him dearly and we had many fun times hunting and fishing when I was a youngster. I still say things to my boys, like "we ain't going to leave nothing but the squeal" when dressing a deer. Marie, and family you are in my prayers.


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