Virgil Allen Knight

Obituary
Virgil Allen Knight, 69, a resident of Cleveland, passed away at his home on Monday, May 14, 2012. Virgil was a lifelong resident of Cleveland being born here on May 17, 1942 a son of the late Fred and Lela Mae Knight. He was of the Baptist faith and attended the Following in the Footstep Baptist Church. Virgil was retired from the Duracell Corporation after 29 years of service. Virgil loved gospel music and was an avid sports fan. He played softball and basketball on local teams for many years. He will however be most remembered for being a loving husband, father and title he cherished the most “Papaw” from his five grandchildren he adored. In addition to his parents, Virgil is also preceded in death by one sister Bobbie Helton.
Virgil leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife of almost 38 years Shirley Knight, one son Brent Knight and wife Tonya of Chickamauga, GA, one daughter Leah Wallin and husband Chad of Ringgold, GA, four sisters Betty Kincaid, Shirley Williams, Mary Hunsucker, and Dot Whaley all of Cleveland, TN, five grandchildren Zane Knight, Dawson Knight, Ethan Knight, Lessley Knight, and Logan Wallin, and numerous extended family members and friends.
The funeral service is planned for Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the Hopewell Baptist Church of Cohutta GA located at 810 Baldwin Road, Cohutta, GA 30710 with the Reverend Nick Bivens officiating. Interment will follow in the Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday night May 16, 2012 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Hopewell Baptist Church of Cohutta GA, and also on Thursday from 12:00 noon until the 2:00 PM service time.
You are encouraged to share a memory of Virgil and/or your personal condolences with his family by visiting his memorial web page and guest book at www.companionfunerals.com.
Companion Funeral & Cremation Service of Cleveland, TN was honored to assist the Knight family with these arrangements.


Visitation Details
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Hopewell Baptist Church
810 Baldwin Road
Cohutta, Ga 30710

Interment
Thursday, May 17, 2012

Funeral Service Details
2:00 PM
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Hopewell Baptist Church
810 Baldwin Road
Cohutta, GA 30710

Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery
Following the Service