William H. Knight III
July 17, 1952 - January 14, 2021
William H. Knight, III (Wren), age 68, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on January 14, 2021, after a short illness (unrelated to the pandemic). Wren was born July 17, 1952 on the family farm in Water Valley, MS to Mary Cleer Knight and William H. Knight, JR. and was the eldest son out of six children. Wren was a gentle and quiet man ready to share his kindness with others. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all who knew him. He was a 1970 graduate of Hernando High School and began his long career as a Locomotive Engineer for Illinois Central/Canadian National Railroad. On March 31, 1972 he married Georgia E. Hutchinson his high school sweetheart. Wren enjoyed listening to the Beatles, photographing the natural world around us and gardening alongside his wife on “the ranch”, as he referred to it, in Coldwater, MS. Upon retirement, he returned to motorcycle riding and enjoyed many cross-country journeys with his motorcycle buddies. He is survived by his wife Georgia of 48 years; two sons: Johnathan Knight (Spouse - Laura) and William David Knight (Spouse - Alana) and three cherished grandchildren: Scarlett Rose, Liam and Colt. He is also survived by two brothers: Rex Knight and Mark Knight and one sister Joy Knight. He is preceded in death by his parents and two sisters; Rita Tanaka and Teresa Filamor. Mr. Knight is also survived by many cousins, nephews and nieces.
William H. Knight, III (Wren), age 68, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on January 14, 2021, after a short illness (unrelated to the pandemic). Wren was born July 17, 1952 on the family farm in Water Valley, MS to... View Obituary & Service Information