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James Franklin “Buddy” Knight

Birth	:	3 Oct 1938 Dyke, Greene County, Virginia, USA
Death	:	4 Feb 2016 Greene County, Virginia, USA
Burial	:	Evergreen Cemetery, Dyke, Greene County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.2716740, -78.5452480
Description	:	James Franklin "Buddy" Knight, 77, of Dyke, Va. passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at Grace Health and Rehab of Greene County. He was born on October 3, 1938 in Dyke, Va. to the late James Clyde Knight and Matilda Williams Knight. Buddy was a lifetime member of Dyke Fire Department, retired from the City of Charlottesville Parks and Rec after 34 years and in 1964 joined Ryan Funeral Home where he worked in many capacities. He was an excellent gardener who loved planting flowers, fruits and vegetables. His hands were made of steel and his unwavering strength kept him... Read More	James Franklin "Buddy" Knight, 77, of Dyke, Va. passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at Grace Health and Rehab of Greene County. He was born on October 3, 1938 in Dyke, Va. to the late James Clyde Knight and Matilda Williams Knight. Buddy was a lifetime member of Dyke Fire Department, retired from the City of Charlottesville Parks and Rec after 34 years and in 1964 joined Ryan Funeral Home where he worked in many capacities. He was an excellent gardener who loved planting flowers, fruits and vegetables. His hands were made of steel and his unwavering strength kept him working his entire life to provide for his family. Buddy was a gentle giant with a heart full of love. His humor, love, compassion and contagious smile will be deeply missed. He is survived by his children, Earl Wayne Morris and his wife, Helen of Dyke, Lois Richards and her husband, Billy of Dyke, Linda Knight of Dyke and Florence Dorrier and her husband, Ronnie of Scottsville; sisters, Ruby Shifflett, Ruth Knight, and Ida Smith; brother, Larry Knight; his grandchildren, Thomas Wayne Mallory and Sandy, Kevin Morris, Christopher Richards and Whitney Clay; six great grandchildren, Skyler, Garrett and Logan Morris, Mckenzie, and Chase and Taylor Mallory; his sister-in-law, Eva Knight; his faithful companion, Bailey who he called his little boy; and his friends at Ryan Funeral Home who he considered family. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Addie Shifflett Knight; siblings, Mary Betty Knight, Maytriss Ramey, Dorothy Lawson, Aubrey Knight, Sherman Knight, George Knight, Roman Knight, Elden Knight, and Kenny Knight; and his granddaughter, Crystal Morris. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses and staff at Grace Health and Rehab for their love, support and compassion. The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 6, 2016 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Ryan Funeral Home, 12819 Spotswood Trail Ruckersville, VA 22968.A funeral service will be held on Sunday, February 7, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Evergreen Church with the Rev. C. C. Kurtz officiating. Upon Buddy's request, his casket will be adorned with 77 roses, one for every year of his life. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.An online guestbook is available at www.ryanfuneral.comRyan Funeral Home of Ruckersville, Va. is handling the arrangements. (Daily Progress)

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James Franklin “Buddy” Knight's memorial is located at: Evergreen Cemetery, Dyke, Greene County, USA.
When did James Franklin “Buddy” Knight death?
James Franklin “Buddy” Knight death on 4 Feb 2016 in Greene County, Virginia, USA
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Latitude: 38.2716740
Longitude: -78.5452480

Family Members:

Parent

James Clyde Knight

(1899 - 1988)

Matilda Williams Knight

(1904 - 1972)

Spouse

Addie Florence Shifflett Knight

(1921 - 2003)

Siblings

George Junior Knight

(1933 - 1951)

Mary Betty Knight

(1934 - 2005)

Roman Earl Knight

(1935 - 1996)

Kenny Edward “Bull” Knight

(1951 - 1994)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Evergreen Cemetery
Dyke, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2716740, -78.5452480

2. Mount Olivet Cemetery
Dyke, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2733002, -78.5464020

3. B.R.I.S. Memorial Chapel Cemetery
Dyke, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2677950, -78.5522890

4. Shiflett Family Cemetery
Dyke, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2757130, -78.5594750

5. Shifflett Graveyard #2
Dyke, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2763890, -78.5308330

6. Otterbine Cemetery
Dyke, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2641050, -78.5309760

7. Naylor - Dickerson Family Cemetery
Dyke, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2654740, -78.5282230

8. Huckstep Family Graveyard
Dyke, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2630730, -78.5283570

9. Mitchell-Davis Family Cemetery
Dyke, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2716390, -78.5178330

10. Snow Graveyard
Dyke, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2506110, -78.5373780

11. Shifflett Graveyard
Dyke, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2922750, -78.5353560

12. Morris Graveyard #4
Dyke, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2550000, -78.5725000

13. Shifflett Graveyard
Dyke, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2919010, -78.5687070

14. Collier Graveyard
Dyke, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2442280, -78.5478500

15. Morris Graveyard #3
Dyke, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2916390, -78.5749450

16. Bickers Graveyard
Dyke, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2394270, -78.5379550

17. Gibson Family Cemetery
Dyke, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2466310, -78.5722170

18. Plunkett Family Cemetery
Dyke, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2539840, -78.5082220

19. Blakey Family Cemetery
Dyke, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2977810, -78.5167240

20. Wyatt Mountain Mission Cemetery
Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2800806, -78.5877778

21. Morris Graveyard #2
Dyke, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2869780, -78.5849260

22. Morris Graveyard
Dyke, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2640555, -78.5901111

23. Parrott Cemetery
Amicus, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2607730, -78.4988520

24. Hamm Family Cemetery
Amicus, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2608780, -78.4985980