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
He will be missed. God bless his family.
Lavelle and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.
Liz Barnum
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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