Bruce Lamar Knight, 62 of Monticello, AR passed away May 29, 2020 at his home. He was born in Chicago, IL, Feb. 13, 1958. Bruce was born to Cecil Lamar Knight, Jewel Caldwell Knight, and big sister Cecile. The family returned to Monticello in 1964.
Bruce attended Monticello High School where he played football and was a member of the Rodeo Club. He graduated from Monticello High School in 1976 and attended Three Rivers Vocational School, now a part of UAM, where he received his welding certificate. His career as a welder started with the construction of Nuclear I in Russellville, AR and Grand Gulf in Louisiana. He was retired from Local 155 - Plumbers and Pipefitters Union. His work took him all over the United States, where he made many lifelong friends. Telling stories was his specialty!
Bruce was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and crappie fishing, but he always made time for his Lord. Throughout his life he was a loving husband, dad, grandfather and brother.
Survivors include: his wife, Tammy Johnson Knight of New Hope; his sister, Cecile Knight (Greg McLaughlin) of Gilbert; two daughters, Maribeth Barnett (George) of Lake Village and Lacey J. Barnett (Daniel) of Arkansas City; five grandchildren, David Quinon, Carson Leighann, Carliebeth, Sarah Danielle and Daniel Lamar; a very special friend, Kipp Williams, many UA brothers, sisters, and dear friends; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
A viewing will be Wednesday, June 3, 2020, from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. in the Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home Chapel, graveside services will follow in Andrews Chapel at 4:00 p.m. Please follow the COVID-19 protocol. Guestbook may be signed at www.stephensondearman.com.
