Roy was born in Oconee County on April 30, 1945 to the late Clyde Knight and Rosalee Rice Knight. Roy was the founder of the Roy Knight Singers and, along with his family, sang gospel music for over 50 years. He was the former Broker-in-Charge for Knight Realty and Appraisal and was a member of West Anderson Church of God.
In addition to his loving wife of 46 years, Mr. Knight is survived by two daughters: Tracie Birch (Rodney) of Six Mile, SC and Jena Putnam (Brett) of Easley; two grandchildren: Alex Birch of Six Mile and Annah Birch Allen (Baker) of Six Mile; and a brother: Frank Knight (Nell) of Seneca.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Knight was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters: Ruby Knight, Helen Turner, Sam Knight, J.B. Knight, Harold Knight, Melvin Knight and Lucille Ellenburg.
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, all services will be private. Those wishing to view services for Mr. Knight may visit the Dillard Funeral Home Facebook Page on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at 11:00 AM for a livestream video feed.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Prisma Health Cottingham Hospice House, Attn: Foundation Office, 298 Memorial Drive, Seneca, SC 29672.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com. Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the family.
