John Henry Knight, Jr., 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 20, 2018, in Bridge City.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, November 24, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Doug Shows. Cremation and a graveside service will be held at a later date.
Visitation will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 24, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.
Born in Beaumont, Texas, on July 13, 1943, he was the son of John Henry Knight, Sr. and Evelyn (Harper) Knight. John honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy, during the Vietnam War. He was a POW for two years while in Cambodia. John was a retired Iron Worker for Local 125. He was a Godly man, attended Bridge City First Baptist Church, and held his family near and dear to his heart. John was a big fan of the Dallas Cowboys, and loved Christmas time. He could be remembered for his heart of gold, and the way he was always making everyone around him laugh with his Aggie jokes. John will be dearly missed by all those who came to know and love him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Sr. and Evelyn Knight; first wife of 48 years, Ida Knight; and sister-in-law, Cindy Durham.
He is survived by his wife, Edna Knight; children, John B. Knight of Galveston, Texas, Kris Knight of Bridge City, Texas, and Tina Landin and husband Chris of Vidor, Texas; grandchildren, Lauren Ashley Knight, Maddison Saenz and Kaya Sanders; brother, Tommy Knight of Beaumont, Texas; sister-in-law, Lori Saenz and husband Michael of Houston, Texas; and good friends, Jan and Doris Duke.
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Your Best Friends Jan & Doris Duke
November 24, 2018
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November 22, 2018
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November 22, 2018
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Brenda Eaves
November 22, 2018
One of my most unique, happy memories was when John took Lori and me to the Robert Frost celebration. There was much bagpipe music, much Scottish singing, much laughing and poetry and best of all the opportunity to try Haggis. (If you've never tried Haggis, you should. It's extremely unique, but not exactly a Thanksgiving dish.) We had a grand old time that night and I have treasured it over the years. My aunt's middle name is Knight because back in the 1940s, when families were too poor to go to the hospital and doctors made house calls to deliver babies, Dr. Knight came to my grandma's bedside to deliver her babies. When she had no money to pay him, she named my Aunt after him as a way of appreciation. Dr. Knight was John's father, if memory serves me correctly. John came from a fine, generous family line and he will be missed by all who knew him. Rest in Peace, John. We will always remember and love you and your jokes.
Sharon Jeanette Mullins Johnson
November 22, 2018
John was definitely a wonderful husband of my 1st cousin Ida and devoted daddy to his children and shared a lifetime journey with family member's and friend's during his lifetime journey. Loved his kindness towards everyone and thankful for opportunity of sharing conversation and memories with him.Praying for peace and comfort for his family member's and friend's during this time of grief and sorrow. Sending gentle hugs and love alongside my prayers for both family member's and friend's. Love your 1st cousin Sharon Jeanette Mullins Johnson
Tina Landin
November 22, 2018
John was the most kind hearted man I've ever met in my life we love him very much he made my mother so happy And she made him happy when they first met he was at the house every morning at 6 am for coffee it was like two school kids John I love you and miss you and mom does too were taking care of her I know you loved her very much we miss you
Donnie Durham
November 21, 2018
One of the hero's in my life.My life would have not been the same with out this man great memories of all the happy times he gave us he would do anything to help us and see us happy as children took us on many trips as children to do a lot of things we would have never got to do you we be dearly miss John Night you where my brother in law my hole life fly high brother and tell everyone in heaven hello
Donnella Looger
November 21, 2018
So many good memories from our childhood visiting him & Tommy along with Aunt Doris & Uncle John. I wish we could have visited one more time before he passed away. He will always be "Little Johnny" to me and his other cousins. I look forward to seeing him again in heaven someday. Donnella Looger
Donnella Looger
November 21, 2018
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Lori Durham-Saenz
November 21, 2018
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