James David Knight

James David Knight, age 78, passed away August 22, 2025 in Carbondale hospital. He was born, December 21, 1946, in Rosiclare, Il. to Maurice and Minnie Knight.

David was a proud alumni of Rosiclare High school Bears, Class of 1965. He played basketball and was known for his jump shot. He still had his canvas, white, high top converse tennis shoes as a keepsake.

After high school David married Carolyn (Cox) Ellis.They had a beautiful daughter, Stephanie Ann Knight, who preceded him in death on September 22, 2024.

He is also preceded in death by his parents, Maurice and Minnie Knight, wife, Linda Gammeter, and nephew, Tim Buchanan.

He is survived by his sister, suzanne (Susie) Knight, niece, Kelly (Mike) Rison: grandnephews and nieces, Corey (Ashley) , Thea, Evan, Zach, Jacob Risen, Calvin Griffith, Blake and Bryleigh, nephew, Mike (Kim) and son-in-law, David Johnson.

David Loved to hunt and fish. He had great excitement regarding his gun collection. He enjoyed sharing that with his grand nephews and two sons in law, Brady Gorbacy and David Johnson.His elk mount will finally be put on display at his nieces residence, which is now named D.K.

David retired from Verizon. He lived in Marion, Il., yet still drove to Elizabethtown for a haircut. He also enjoyed going to the craft mall and visiting with all that came in. David had a close circle of friends that date back to high school; cousin Glen, Eddie, Gary Joe, Walley, Danny, and Jerry.

A Celebration of life will be held for both David and his Daughter, Stephanie Knight on saturday, September 27th from 1pm-4pm at the Golden Circle in Elizabethtown, Il. They will be laid to rest together in Rosiclare, Il. at Fluorine Cemetery.