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Donald Knight Obituary
April 12, 1944 -
November 5, 2024
JONESBOROUGH - Mr. Donald L. Knight, age 80, of Jonesborough, passed away at Durham Hensley Nursing Home on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, after a lengthy illness.
He was born on April 12, 1944, in Mayfield, Kentucky, to Talmus and Tina Canter Knight.
Don proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a deputy for 23 years for Hampton, Virginia and DuPage County, Illinois sheriff's offices. Eighteen years ago, Don and Barbara retired and moved to Jonesborough where he was a member of the Kiwanis and senior golf league. He had the kindest heart of anyone, loved working with kids and enjoyed his work with the Shop with a Cop Program for Jonesborough. For many years Don was Santa Claus for the town of Jonesborough, the Johnson City parade and the Jonesborough parade. He was a proud member of the Vietnam Veterans of America Post 979. Don attended Crosspoint Church.
Those left to cherish his memory of his wife of almost 31 years, Barbara Knight; sons, Kenneth Winebarger and his wife, Wendi, Richard Winebarger, both of Virginia, Jason Winebarger of Florida; nine grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; sisters, Mary Hanley and Melinda Johnson.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:30 AM, Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Greg Doebler officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:30 AM, prior to the service. A Graveside Service will follow at Mountain Home National Cemetery at 1:00 PM, with Military Honors.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place
Memphis, TN 38105 or Jonesborough Kiwanis Foundation for the Shop with a Cop Program.
Condolences may be sent to the Knight family at www.dillow-taylor.com
Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Jonesborough, TN 423-753-3821
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Mary Hanley
November 10, 2024
He was my brother and I will miss him. I loved him and the phone calls. He made me laugh a lot. Was a good person and really loved his wife Barb. He was a good person.
Dominic and Laurel Gugliuzza
November 9, 2024
Barbara, we are sad to hear of Don's passing. He was a great big teddy bear with a big laugh, great big hugs, and a large, tender heart. One memory that stands out for me is when he gave our toddler a lemon slice to suck on and was stunned when he liked it so much. We're glad you were able to share so many happy years together and enjoy retirement. May God grant you, and the rest of the family,strength and comfort. We love you.
Dawn & Tom Hudock
November 8, 2024
Barbara,
We are so very sorry to hear about Don. Our deepest condolences to you.
Dawn & Tom Hudock
Terry and Susan Hagar
November 8, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. We will miss Don very much at Kiwanis. Terry and Susan Hagar
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