Jimmy Lee Jim Knight, Sr. Obituary (1945 - 2019)

MADISON Jimmy "Jim" Lee Knight, Sr., 73, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Bethesda United Methodist Church. Jim was born on September 14, 1945 in Mecklenburg County. For many years, Jim enjoyed operating heavy equipment and from 1965 until 1976, Jim owned and managed 311 Speedway. He loved racing, fishing, gardening and chocolate ice cream. Jim dearly loved his sons and adored his grandsons. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Talmadge "G.T." Knight and Vera Roberson Knight; brother, Larry Love and sister, Ann Marcum. Survivors include his loving wife of 15 years, Nancy V. Knight; sons, Jimmy L. Knight, Jr. and wife, Debbie, whom he considered a daughter and George L. Knight; grandchildren, George Knight, Jr., Zach Knight and Josh Knight; brother, Joe Love and wife, Betty; grandson at heart, Ben Davis, best friend, James Nelson and the mother of his grandchildren, Christy Knight. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to a charity of your choice. Colonial Funeral Home in Madison is serving the family.