Loving father of Mildred McKnight (Christopher Sr.). He is also survived by six grandchildren, LaTonya Forbes (Byron), Christopher McKnight, Jr. (Joie), Daeron McKnight (Grace), Keenan McKnight (Tequila), Daven McKnight, Sr. (Andrea), Nicole McKnight (Allen), 27 great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, five sisters, Tinnie Watkins, Louise Gardner, Carolyn Burgess, Joyce Makupson, Shirley Alexander, one brother, Robert Watkins and one sister in-law, Bessie Proctor, a host of nieces, nephews, loving family and friends.
A graveside service with military honors will be held on Friday, February 19, 2021 at 10:30 a.m., Fairview Memorial Gardens, 164 Fairview Road, Stockbridge, GA 30281.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to: Rising Star Baptist Church, 1094 Old Greenville Road, Fayetteville, GA 30215.