Mr. Jimmy Knight, 82, of Waynesboro, MS, passed from this life Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at Wayne General Hospital in Waynesboro, MS. He was born in Berry, AL, on Monday, December 6, 1943, to the late Joe Henry Knight and Ila Mae Knight. He was a member of Clara Church of God. He retired after 50 years with Marshall Durbin, ending his career as a feed mill manager.

   Mr. Knight is preceded in death by his parents, Joe Henry Knight and Ila Mae Knight; two brothers, Marlin Knight and Kenneth Knight; sister, JoAnn Adkins; brother-in-law, Jerry Wyers; son-in-law, Vince Rials; and granddaughter, Erin Knight. He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Knight of Waynesboro, MS; two sons, Michael Knight (Stephanie) of Buckatunna, MS, and Chris Knight (Ginger) of Berry, AL; daughter, Donna Rials of Maryville, TN; beloved fur-baby, Biscuit; grandchildren, Kristen Peck (Johnathan), Casey Clapp (Andrew), Nicholas Knight (Becky), Thomas Dunnam, Tyler Knight (Payton), and Kayela Graham (Josh); great grandchildren, Elizabeth, Rae, Nathan, Abby, Rowan, Willow, Erin, Colton, and one on the way; brother, Billy Knight (Linda); sister, Marsha Madison (Gilbert), all of Berry, AL; sister-in-law, Jenniec Wyers of Oakman, AL; a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

   Visitation for Mr. Knight will be held from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday, November 6, 2026, at Clara Church of God, 227 Buckatunna-Chicora-Clara Road, Waynesboro, MS 39367. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Clara Church of God in Waynesboro, MS, with Rev. Brandon Saksa and Rev. Michael Beckwith officiating. Interment will be in White House Cemetery in Waynesboro, MS. Pallbearers are Thomas Dunnam, Tyler Knight, Josh Graham, Andrew Clapp, Nicholas Knight, and Johnathan Peck. Honorary Pallbearers are Tim Holifield, Roland Beck, Calvin Mozingo, and Larry Knight.