Wilbert Knight, 77, died October 5, 2014 after an extended illness. He was born to Ottis P. and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Branham Knight on September 11, 1937. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a devoted and faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church he served as a deacon for 38 plus years, also served as treasurer for 32 years, as well as many other ministries in the church. He retired from the Georgia Department of Transportation after 34 years of faithful service as a mechanic.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son; two brothers; and a sister. Survivors include: His wife of 58 years:Kathryn Smith Knight of Glennville Sons: Wendell (Sheila) Knight Louis (Tiffanie) Knight, all of Glennville Sisters: Margaret Swindell Nancy (Vernon) Griffin, all of Glennville Brothers: Billy (Linda) Knight Rev. Jerry (Shera) Knight, all of Glennville 7 Grandchildren:Ashley Knight, Lindsey (Jonathan) Groover, Trey Perry, Amanda Knight, Daniel Knight, Jordan Lynn and Morgan Lynn 5 Great-Grandchildren: Jayden Lynn, Landon Knight, Layton Knight, Adalyn Kirkland, and Lawson Knight Several nieces, nephews and dear and special friends also survive.
Visitation will begin at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at Brannen-Kennedy Funeral Home in Glennville. Funeral Services will be 11:00 am, Wednesday, October 8, 2014 from the chapel of Brannen-Kennedy Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Knight and Rev. Bryan Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in Glennville City Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Ashley Knight, Daniel Knight, Jordan Lynn, Trey Perry, Alan Knight, Chris Knight and Dana Hammock. Honorary Pallbearers: Department of Transportation Employees, and Deacons of Calvary Baptist Church. Remembrances may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 509 W. Mann Street, Glennville, GA 30427 or Ogeechee Area Hospice, P. O. Box 539, Statesboro, GA 30459.


Obit provided by Vicki Olsen
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