He was a retired Drew County Deputy Sheriff and electrician, and a member of Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church. He was on the Drew County Fair Board, Arkansas Rehabilitation Advisory Council, a member of the Woodman of the World and served in the Merchant Marines. His hobbies included taking pictures, gun collecting, computers and spending time reading the Bible. Doug wanted his family and friends to know that he served a risen Savior who willingly gave his life to pay for our sins and that we all should make the best with what we have and always be considerate of others.
Survivors include one son, Colton Knight and wife Jennifer of Monticello; two daughters, Tiarra Nutt of Gilmer, TX and Laura Anna Lee Knight of Oklahoma City, OK; one brother, Richard Mark Knight and wife Sherry of Monticello; three sisters, Beverly Ann Sullivan and husband Marshall of Cornerville, Barbara Gail Hayden of Ladelle and Nancy Carol May and husband Jeff of Pine Bluff; and five grandchildren, Jayce, Kolby and Kody Nutt all of Gilmer, TX, Josie Knight of Monticello and Zaxton Blanks of Oklahoma City, OK.
Funeral Service will 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. David Jacks and Rev. Russell Phillips officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday night at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be given to Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 111 Hwy. 172, Monticello, AR or COPS (Concerns of Police Survivors), P O Box 3199, Camdenton, MO, 65020. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(25)
Deborah (Hatley) Haisty
Monticello, AR Friday, January 6, 2017 What a godly example of one who joyfully showed his love for Jesus Christ with his life. He will be missed.Janice Henry
Shreveport, LA Wednesday, January 4, 2017 He was a special nephew! I know I will miss him!Leland Henry
Shreveport, LA Wednesday, January 4, 2017 Doug is suffering no longer, he is walking with our Lord.Dennis Wells
Springdale, AR Wednesday, January 4, 2017 Sorry to hear of Doug's passing. Prayers for the family.Dennis
Lacy Harrison
Benton, AR Tuesday, January 3, 2017 I pray that God will comfort you as only He can. My heart goes out to you! ~Lacy HarrisonAlma Francke
Elgin, TX Tuesday, January 3, 2017 Monticello and Drew County lost one of the kindest, sweetest men I have known. Doug was a good man and was always willing to help when he could. He had a true deep love for his family and especially his beautiful children and and grandchildren. Doug you will be missed by so many people who loved you and repected you our friend. God Bless you and keep you. Our dear sweet friend. "RIP" Doug.Karon Beavers
Monticello, AR Tuesday, January 3, 2017 Doug was certainly a testimony and touched many lives for Christ.Beth Davis
Monticello, AR Tuesday, January 3, 2017 Thoughts and prayersSissy Sullivan
Monticello, AR Tuesday, January 3, 2017 I am truly sorry to hear of my friends passing. We've know each other for a long time. We became closer over the years on Facebook. Doug was a great person and passionate man. He was a friend that a person could talk to for hours and never get tired. He knew the true meaning of the word (Family) because he thought very highly of his! He is at peace and may his family and friends gather and tell lot's of stories for ol time sake, he would like that. This is not goodbye by no means, It's only fair well for now, until we meet again God holds you beneath his wings! WE LOVE YOU!Annette Watson
Monticello, AR Tuesday, January 3, 2017 My thoughts and prayers are with the family.Rodney Jenkins
Lewisburg, TN Tuesday, January 3, 2017 May God bless Doug and his family. I wish to give my deepest condolences.Alice Dodson
Lodi, CA Tuesday, January 3, 2017 God gained another angel and one of the most beautiful of all. Rest in Peace Doug Knight. You will be missed here on earth, but the memory you set as a wonderful, Christian man who would always help others will remain. Thank you for all you have given.Cherie Brown
, AR Tuesday, January 3, 2017 He will be missed!Jeri Taylor
Monticello, AR Tuesday, January 3, 2017 Doug was a special man to me & to many others. He will be missed greatly! I will continue to pray for you all.Jim Glennon
Possum Valley, AR Tuesday, January 3, 2017 So sorry for your loss.Tiara Hobbs Robinson
Greenbrier, AR Monday, January 2, 2017 Mark and Sherry please know that you are in my prayers as is all of your family.Vickie Hickam McCall
Rison, AR Monday, January 2, 2017 Nancy, Barbara and Beverly, and Mark and all of your family...my heart goes out to you--- Keeping you all in my prayers.Alvin and Irma James
MonticelloAr, AR Monday, January 2, 2017 ️To family: So sorry to hear of your loss. Always enjoyed visiting with Doug. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Billy Bray
Monticello, AR Monday, January 2, 2017 R.I.P. My friend until we meet againCliff Gibson
Monticello, AR Monday, January 2, 2017 Doug was the epitome of a good man. May God be with you and your family.Mark pace
Monticello, AR Monday, January 2, 2017 Nancy,My sincere condolences about Doug. Loss of a sibling is so very difficult to accept but time can and will heal. You and family are in my prayers.
Mark
Sheila Gardner
Monticello, AR Monday, January 2, 2017 Doug was such a great guy. He never lost his love of life and people. He always had a wonderful attitude and shared his love for Jesus with everyone. He will be missed.kay mcanally
lake village, AR Monday, January 2, 2017 So sad to hear of Doug's passing. Our sympathy to the family. He was a kind soul even in his younger days. May Gods grace be with you all in this time.Kay and Garland McAnally
Debra Richardson
Warren, AR Monday, January 2, 2017 Prayers...Mary D. Lasiter
Wilmar, AR Sunday, January 1, 2017 I was so sorry to hear of Doug's death. Please accept my deepest sympathy to all of the family.