Funeral Services with Masonic Rites for 83 year old Thomas “Tom” R. Knight of Dover, TN, a “Between the Rivers” native, will be Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Goodwin Funeral Home, Inc. in Cadiz, KY
Burial with military honors will follow in Matheny Cemetery in Land Between the Lakes, KY
Visitation:
Goodwin Funeral Home, Inc. on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Survivors include:
Survivors:
Wife of 23 years – Darlene Knight, Cumberland City, TN
Son – Tommy Knight, Clarksville, TN
Daughter – Melissa “Missy” Wallace (Todd), Dover, TN
Step Daughter – Lisa Moore (Currie), Erin, TN
Step Daughter – Lori Mitchell (Jonathan), Erin, TN
Step Son – Scott Hudson (Elizabeth), Cumberland City, TN
Brother – J.W. Knight (Ann), Hopewell, VA
Brother – Charles Knight (Susie), Gilbertsville, KY
Brother – Harold Knight (Judy), Cadiz, KY
Brother – Nicky McElwain (Janette), Palestine, TX
Brother – Butch McElwain, Cadiz, KY
Sister – JoAnn Shoemaker (Terry), Murray, KY
Three grandchildren, Jordan Paton, Jake Paton, and Sara Paton
Ten step-grandchildren, Jesse Singleton, Jamie Singleton, Emily Mead, Preston Mitchell, Dylan Hudson, Katie Hudson, Luke Wallace, Madi Wallace, Landon Wallace, and Zack Paton
Ten step-great-grandchildren
Thomas “Tom” R. Knight, age 83, of Dover, Tennessee, a “Between the Rivers” native, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Kentucky.
Born November 29, 1940, in Golden Pond, Kentucky, to the late George W. and Ernestine (Wallace) Knight, Tom grew up “between the rivers”, surrounded by a large and loving family.
A proud veteran of the United States Army, Tom served his country with honor and distinction. Upon returning to civilian life, he continued to work hard as a heavy equipment operator, eventually retiring from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA).
Alongside his work, Tom was an active member of the Cumberland City Masonic Lodge, where he formed many lasting friendships over the years.
Tom loved the outdoors. An avid fisherman and hunter, he especially enjoyed turkey hunting. His passion for sports was unwavering as a spirited, devoted fan of University of Kentucky basketball and the St. Louis Cardinals baseball teams. He also enjoyed playing pool and an occasional trip to the casino, where he relished the thrill of the game.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Terry Knight; two sisters, Sue Spurlin and Diane Banister; and a step-grandson, Josh Mitchell.
