"Jimmy Ray Knight, Sr. was a native of Washington parish and a resident of Baton Rouge. He passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020, at the age of 83. He was born on February 17,1937 to parents J.C. Knight and Hettie Knight. He is survived by his sons Jimmy Knight, Jr. and wife Nancy of Livingston, William Knight and wife Kathy of Pride, and Roger Knight of Baton Rouge; daughter, Carol Stogner of Franklinton; daughter-in-law Linda Knight of Kentwood; six grandchildren, Jimmy Knight lll., Julie Knight Patterson, Jamie Knight Herring, David Knight, Kevin Ivy, and Joshua Ivy; fourteen great grandchildren, Emily, Jimmy IV, Parker, Lucas, Levi, Hattie, Hope, Hunter, Amia, Cameron, Kinley, Storie, Finley and Jonah. He is preceded in death by a son, David Allen Knight, Sr.; grandson, Joe Alan Knight; parents, JC Knight and Hettie Knight. Visiting will be held at Rabenhorst East 11000 Florida Blvd. on Thursday, March 5, 2020, from 8:30-10:30 a.m. followed by a graveside service at 1:00 p.m. at Thomas Cemetery in Pine, Louisiana.