Joseph Knight
May 25, 1942 - February 1, 2021
Joseph Knight, 78, of Chattanooga, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021 at his residence in the care of Hospice. He was born May 25, 1942 to Mattie Kidd. Joe was a 1962 graduate of Howard High School. After graduation, he was drafted into the U.S. Army. Joe was a man who took very good care of his loved ones and family. He was employed at ABB Combustion Engineering Alstom Powers, G.E. Plant for 40 years. He also worked at Century Wrecker. Joe attended Trinity Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mattie (Nathaniel) Kidd; brother, Fred Williams; daughter, Ingrid Baylor; son, David Huff; grandson, Justin Peoples; and brothers-in-law, Bruce Patton and Earvin Baker. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Patricia Knight; sons, Derrick (LaTonya) Knight, Tim Johnson, both of Chattanooga, and Jeffrey (Leondra) Knight of Lexington, KY; sisters, Geraldine Baker, Joan (Ronnie) Gibbs, both of Chattanooga, and Cheryl Yearby of Chesapeake, VA; brother, Michael (Sheila) Knight of Chattanooga; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a host of nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and friends. Pastor Ronald Cook, Sr. will serve as the eulogist.
Joseph Knight, 78, of Chattanooga, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021 at his residence in the care of Hospice. He was born May 25, 1942 to Mattie Kidd. Joe was a 1962 graduate of Howard High School. After graduation, he was drafted into... View Obituary & Service Information