Charles Lynn McKnight age 67, of McLeod, Texas, went to be with the Lord Monday, December 28, 2020, at Ochsner LSU Shreveport.
Charles was born March 3, 1953, in Jefferson, Texas, to Sonny and Gayle McKnight. He was the owner of C.L. McKnight Oil Company; served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War; was a member of Savannah Baptist Church; Jim’s Bayou Masonic Lodge #491, and was a McLeod School Board Member for 40 years. He enjoyed spending time hunting and fishing, but especially loved spending time with his treasured grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sonny and Gayle McKnight.
He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Donna McKnight of McLeod, Texas; three sons, Billy McKnight and wife Beth of McLeod, Texas, James Lambeth of McLeod, Texas, Steven Lambeth and wife Erin of Atlanta, Texas; two brothers, David McKnight and wife Betty of Smithland, Texas, Joe McKnight and wife Kim of Smithland, Texas; sister, Glenda Hughes and husband Gary of Rodessa, Louisiana; grandchildren, Morgan Lambeth, Harper McKnight, Bradley Lambeth, Bailey Lambeth, Reagan McKnight, Isaac McKnight, Ella Lambeth, Jonathan McKnight, Bryce Lambeth, River Lambeth; and a number of other relatives.
Graveside services will be 2:00 pm, Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Savannah Cemetery, Marion County, Texas, under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service, with Bro. J.P. Story and Bro. Paul Murdock officiating.
Visitation will be Wednesday, December 30, 2020, from 11am to 1 pm at Hanner Funeral Service.
Guest registry is available at www.hannerfuneralservice.com