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Ben Summers Knight

March 15, 1930 — February 26, 2018

Mr. Ben Summers Knight, age: 87 Of: Waverly, TN Died: Monday, February 26, 2018 at the Humphreys County Nursing Home. He was born March 15, 1930 in Humphreys County, TN. Mr. Knight was a Mechanical Supervisor at DuPont for 34 years. He was a member and Elder at Halls Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He also served as a former school board member. In his spare time, Mr. Knight enjoyed being outdoors and working in his garden. Visitation: will be held from 4:00 – 8:00pm Wednesday, February 28th and from 9:00am until service time Thursday, March 1st at Humphreys County Funeral Home. Funeral Services: for Mr. Knight will be conducted at 11:00am Thursday, March 1st in the Chapel of Humphreys County Funeral Home with Rev. Tom Jehnzen and Rev. William “Bill” Burkhardt officiating. Interment: will follow in the J.A. Knight Cemetery. Survivors: Wife of 58 years: Vinita H. Knight of Waverly, TN Son: Ben Scott Knight (Karen) of Dyersburg, TN Daughter: Galina K. Reed (Kevin) of Murfreesboro, TN Brother: Robert Joe “Bob” Knight (Freda) of Baton Rouge, LA Grandchildren: Colby Dale Reed, Autumn Nicole Reed, Julie Lauren Pounders (Brad), Brooke Nicole Toarmina (Steve) Great Grandchildren: Zoe Jade Pounders, Lucas Ty Pounders Seth Christian Pounders, Alauna Cathrine Pounders Sister-in-law: Margaret Knight of Waverly, TN Several Nieces & Nephews Preceded in death by: Parents: James Arthur and Mattie May Summers Knight Infant Daughter: Gaye Alene Knight Brother: James Wiley Knight Sister: Mabel L. Knight Arrangements by the Humphreys County Funeral Home (931) 296-5955
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