Obituary:
Mr. James Arthur McKnight
June 9, 1956 - February 6, 2015
James (Jimbo) McKnight, Jr. 58, of Bee Branch, Arkansas passed away Friday, February 6, 2015 at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital in Little Rock, AR. He was born June 9, 1956 in Gainesville, Florida to Joy (Smith) McKnight and the late Jamie McKnight, Sr.
He graduated from South Side High School and attended Central Baptist College and University of Central Arkansas in Conway, AR. Jim was an accomplished athlete and played college basketball and professional baseball throughout his career. He was mentor to many young athletes and helped coach and train all around the state of Arkansas. Throughout his life and travels he made numerous close personal friends and knew or was known by people from all areas and walks of life. Jim was a unique character with a wonderful heart and lived life to the fullest on his own terms. He will be missed.
He is survived by his mother, Joy McKnight of Bee Branch, AR; three sisters, JoAnne Beaulieu of Fort Worth, TX; Jill Boeckmann of Bee Branch, AR; and Jacqueline Treat of Clinton, AR; two brothers, Jack McKnight of Greenbrier, AR; and Jeff McKnight of Bee Branch, AR; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, close friends and relatives that loved him dearly and will miss him.
There will be a Memorial Service honoring his life 2:00pm Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at Pleasant Valley General Baptist Church Bee Branch, Arkansas with Pastor Michael Roberson officiating.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
Baseball Statistics:
Positions: Third Baseman, Shortstop and Second Baseman
Bats: Both, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 0", Weight: 165 lb.
Year Age Tm League
1978 22 Calgary Cardinals Pioneer League
1979 23 Gastonia Cardinals Western Carolinas
1980 24 Daytona Beach Astros Florida State
1981 25 Daytona Beach Astros Florida State
1982 26 Daytona Beach Astros Florida State
1985 29 Miami Marlins Florida State
Sabr ID: 68efc8a9
Source: http://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.cgi?id=mcknig002jam
Mr. James Arthur McKnight
June 9, 1956 - February 6, 2015
James (Jimbo) McKnight, Jr. 58, of Bee Branch, Arkansas passed away Friday, February 6, 2015 at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital in Little Rock, AR. He was born June 9, 1956 in Gainesville, Florida to Joy (Smith) McKnight and the late Jamie McKnight, Sr.
He graduated from South Side High School and attended Central Baptist College and University of Central Arkansas in Conway, AR. Jim was an accomplished athlete and played college basketball and professional baseball throughout his career. He was mentor to many young athletes and helped coach and train all around the state of Arkansas. Throughout his life and travels he made numerous close personal friends and knew or was known by people from all areas and walks of life. Jim was a unique character with a wonderful heart and lived life to the fullest on his own terms. He will be missed.
He is survived by his mother, Joy McKnight of Bee Branch, AR; three sisters, JoAnne Beaulieu of Fort Worth, TX; Jill Boeckmann of Bee Branch, AR; and Jacqueline Treat of Clinton, AR; two brothers, Jack McKnight of Greenbrier, AR; and Jeff McKnight of Bee Branch, AR; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, close friends and relatives that loved him dearly and will miss him.
There will be a Memorial Service honoring his life 2:00pm Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at Pleasant Valley General Baptist Church Bee Branch, Arkansas with Pastor Michael Roberson officiating.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
Baseball Statistics:
Positions: Third Baseman, Shortstop and Second Baseman
Bats: Both, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 0", Weight: 165 lb.
Year Age Tm League
1978 22 Calgary Cardinals Pioneer League
1979 23 Gastonia Cardinals Western Carolinas
1980 24 Daytona Beach Astros Florida State
1981 25 Daytona Beach Astros Florida State
1982 26 Daytona Beach Astros Florida State
1985 29 Miami Marlins Florida State
Sabr ID: 68efc8a9
Source: http://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.cgi?id=mcknig002jam
Obituary:
Mr. James Arthur McKnight
June 9, 1956 - February 6, 2015
James (Jimbo) McKnight, Jr. 58, of Bee Branch, Arkansas passed away Friday, February 6, 2015 at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital in Little Rock, AR. He was born June 9, 1956 in Gainesville, Florida to Joy (Smith) McKnight and the late Jamie McKnight, Sr.
He graduated from South Side High School and attended Central Baptist College and University of Central Arkansas in Conway, AR. Jim was an accomplished athlete and played college basketball and professional baseball throughout his career. He was mentor to many young athletes and helped coach and train all around the state of Arkansas. Throughout his life and travels he made numerous close personal friends and knew or was known by people from all areas and walks of life. Jim was a unique character with a wonderful heart and lived life to the fullest on his own terms. He will be missed.
He is survived by his mother, Joy McKnight of Bee Branch, AR; three sisters, JoAnne Beaulieu of Fort Worth, TX; Jill Boeckmann of Bee Branch, AR; and Jacqueline Treat of Clinton, AR; two brothers, Jack McKnight of Greenbrier, AR; and Jeff McKnight of Bee Branch, AR; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, close friends and relatives that loved him dearly and will miss him.
There will be a Memorial Service honoring his life 2:00pm Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at Pleasant Valley General Baptist Church Bee Branch, Arkansas with Pastor Michael Roberson officiating.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
Baseball Statistics:
Positions: Third Baseman, Shortstop and Second Baseman
Bats: Both, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 0", Weight: 165 lb.
Year Age Tm League
1978 22 Calgary Cardinals Pioneer League
1979 23 Gastonia Cardinals Western Carolinas
1980 24 Daytona Beach Astros Florida State
1981 25 Daytona Beach Astros Florida State
1982 26 Daytona Beach Astros Florida State
1985 29 Miami Marlins Florida State
Sabr ID: 68efc8a9
Source: http://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.cgi?id=mcknig002jam
Mr. James Arthur McKnight
June 9, 1956 - February 6, 2015
James (Jimbo) McKnight, Jr. 58, of Bee Branch, Arkansas passed away Friday, February 6, 2015 at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital in Little Rock, AR. He was born June 9, 1956 in Gainesville, Florida to Joy (Smith) McKnight and the late Jamie McKnight, Sr.
He graduated from South Side High School and attended Central Baptist College and University of Central Arkansas in Conway, AR. Jim was an accomplished athlete and played college basketball and professional baseball throughout his career. He was mentor to many young athletes and helped coach and train all around the state of Arkansas. Throughout his life and travels he made numerous close personal friends and knew or was known by people from all areas and walks of life. Jim was a unique character with a wonderful heart and lived life to the fullest on his own terms. He will be missed.
He is survived by his mother, Joy McKnight of Bee Branch, AR; three sisters, JoAnne Beaulieu of Fort Worth, TX; Jill Boeckmann of Bee Branch, AR; and Jacqueline Treat of Clinton, AR; two brothers, Jack McKnight of Greenbrier, AR; and Jeff McKnight of Bee Branch, AR; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, close friends and relatives that loved him dearly and will miss him.
There will be a Memorial Service honoring his life 2:00pm Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at Pleasant Valley General Baptist Church Bee Branch, Arkansas with Pastor Michael Roberson officiating.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
Baseball Statistics:
Positions: Third Baseman, Shortstop and Second Baseman
Bats: Both, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 0", Weight: 165 lb.
Year Age Tm League
1978 22 Calgary Cardinals Pioneer League
1979 23 Gastonia Cardinals Western Carolinas
1980 24 Daytona Beach Astros Florida State
1981 25 Daytona Beach Astros Florida State
1982 26 Daytona Beach Astros Florida State
1985 29 Miami Marlins Florida State
Sabr ID: 68efc8a9
Source: http://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.cgi?id=mcknig002jam
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