Thomas "Bud" J. McKnight

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Visitation Schedule
Visitation
Roller - McNutt Funeral Home Chapel
1902 Highway 65 South
Clinton, AR  72031
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Clinton First United Methodist Church
167 Joe Bowling Road
Clinton, AR  72031
Thursday, June 16, 2016
2:00pm
Cemetery
Hardin Cemetery
Hwy 92 East and Hardin Cemetery Road
Bee Branch, AR  72013
I served in the Army.
Thomas "Bud" J. McKnightI am a Veteran.

of Clinton, AR

May 17, 1931 - June 11, 2016

Thomas Jerome McKnight, 85, of Clinton was born May 17, 1931 in Bee Branch, Arkansas to the late Jeff and Ila (Mahan) McKnight and passed away on June 11, 2016 in Conway.

He was a well-respected banker in Clinton for over 40 years, veteran of the United States Army, member of the First United Methodist Church of Clinton and beloved grandfather and great grandfather.

Bud was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers; Lonnie McKnight, Ed McKnight and one sister, Jo Kerr.

Left to cherish his memory are his cherished wife of 65 years, Ida Lavelle, of the home, one son, Steven McKnight (Judy) of Greenbrier, Arkansas, four grandchildren; Anna McKnight, Neil McKnight, Anthony Goodman, Jonathan Goodman, three great grandchildren, one sister, Betty Grumbles, one brother, Jimmy Sellers (Etta Lou), other relatives and many friends.

Visitation is from 6:00-8:00 pm on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at the Roller- McNutt Funeral Home Chapel in Clinton. Funeral services are at 2:00 pm on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at the United Methodist Church in Clinton, Arkansas. Interment will follow at Harden Cemetery in Bee Branch.

Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton. For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton

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Benjie and Julie Fureigh
Greenbrier, AR
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Thursday, June 16, 2016

He will be missed. God bless his family.

Liz Clark Barnum
Louisville, KY
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Thursday, June 16, 2016

Lavelle and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.


Liz Barnum

April Hutto Carson
Greenbrier, AR
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Thursday, June 16, 2016

Mrs. Lavelle and Family,

Was so sorry to hear of the passing of one of the finest men I've known. Things were always set 'right' when the two of you came walking into the Bank together, every morning. I have so many good memories of you two and how you interacted with each other, the customers and co-workers - it was always such a pleasure and a lot of fun. I'll always see Mr. Bud's grin. Comfort and Peace is prayed for you and your family at this time. Love, April

Karla Smith Elliott
Bee Branch, AR
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Thursday, June 16, 2016

I am so sorry about the passing of Mr. McKnight. I will always remember him as a sweet and nice man; he will be greatly missed. Prayers and blessing of love to the family.

Mona, Theresa, Pam, Welda, Libby and Reba Jo
, AR
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Wednesday, June 15, 2016

the Parish girls and Reba Jo wish we could be there but Reba is in the Heart Hospital. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Pam "Parish" Tamburo
Heber Springs, AR
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Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Steve, a few years ago when daddy passed away, your dad called me and talked for a good while. It was a call I have cherished. Our parents are those we should strive to be more like. God bless your mom and your family.

Lisa Gardner
Tallahassee, FL
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Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Steve, Annie, Neil, Lavelle and the rest of the family. Please know that I am thinking of all of you during this difficult time. Bud was a kind and loving man whose family meant everything to him. My sincere condolences.

Stephanie Lawrence
Searcy, AR
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Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Lavelle and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Bud's passing. He was such a good man and I have so much respect for him. I will never forget his kindness he showed to me at the bank. He encouraged me to never let up. He was a joy to work with. I will never forget his grin and how he could calm just about anyone down over money. May God give you comfort and peace in the days to come.

Ruby Canady Hopper
Damascus, AR
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Monday, June 13, 2016

Lavelle I am sorry for your loss. We all grew up at Bee Branch and Morganton and attended South Side School. You and the family are in my thoughts and Prayers.

Bud will be missed but he is in a better place now and we will see him again.

God bless you