Jack Allen Knight Jr. left this world to be with his Lord on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Jack was born during the East TX oil boom in Pistol Hill, TX (later known as Kilgore, TX). He attended schools in Ashdown, Hermitage and Kingsland, Arkansas. Jack’s father and mother was Jack A. Knight Sr. (deceased in 1976) and Peggy Ann Holmes (deceased in 1945). He had two brothers, Tommy L. Knight (deceased Nov. 30, 2013) and Eddie J. Knight (deceased) and one step-brother Bobby G. Knight of California.
Jack married Jessie G. Current of Maquoketa, IA. They had 4 children and one adopted son, Jack A. Knight III of Elkins, AR, Janell L. Morton of Memphis, TN, Julie L. Younger of Little Rock, AR, Joe L. Knight of Sheridan, AR and Jason C. Knight of Eldorado, AR. He had numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Jack’s parents were in Vaudeville where Jack played Kilroy The Comedian from the age of 16-20. They performed shows on stages and at schools etc. They traveled mostly in AR. After his mother passed away, they joined and traveled with carnivals.
When Jack’s children started school, they settled in Arkansas. While raising his family Jack became a mechanic from knowledge he gained from former employment experiences and spent 25 years as an ASE Auto Tech and was highly commended for his work.
Jack started a ladies/girls softball team in Eldorado, AR and then became an ASA Umpire and went on to become the ASA District 5 Softball Commissioner in Arkansas.
Jack remarried in 1992 to Irma L. Schaab of Bettendorf, IA. They resided mostly in Elkins and Springdale, AR. He retired in 1993 and spent his time traveling, camping and learning to be a master of the computer, which became his favorite hobby.
Jack was preceded in death by his first wife Jessie G. Current and his second wife Irma K. Knight May 27, 2012.
Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Kingsland Cemetery, Kingsland, AR.
There is no scheduled visitation.
Love you, grandpa. You’ll be missed.
So sorry for the loss of Mr. Jack. He was our neighbor and a very sweet man. He will be missed. Prayers for his family and friends.
He was a great,smart and gentleman who I never told that he was an an exceptional father in law and will be missed. My heart goes out to your family .
Met Jack many many years ago when he & Irma moved into the apartments where Jessie was living. As a MOW volunteer at Elkins Senior Center, I was a friend to all of them. Jack was a big supporter of the center, often contributing some of his “special” shirts for fund-raising events. He made my granddaughter & I matching shirts with our picture. Loved “Hillbilly Jack” & am sad when I pass his apartment each week, but I am glad he is now without pain.