Fort Doxey Knighton 83, of Ashland, Mississippi passed away on January 1, 2025 at
Baptist Hospital in New Albany.
Mr Knighton was born on March 17, 1941 in Laws Hill to Jodie Davis Knighton and Era
Loraine Smith Knighton. He was a Superintendant at Wurlitzer Manufacturing and an
Army Veteran.
Mr. Knighton is survived by his spouse, Barbara Knighton of Ashland, son, Keith Knighton
(Angela) of Waterford, daughters, Angie Knighton of Laws Hill and Kim Cook (Terry) of Hickory
Flat.
Grandchildren, Hunter Knighton, Destinee Howell, Xaiver Knighton, Sarah Knighton, Scarlett
Knighton,Laken Mckenzie (Hamer) and Tucker Cook ( Porcsha).
Great Grandchildren, Karter Pryor,Raelynn Holloway, Wynter Holloway, Kason Howell, Za'cier
Knighton Jorja Kate Thomas, Marlee Ann McKenzie, William Hamer McKenzie and Bazilee
Grace Richardson.
A private service will be held for the family at Holly Springs Funeral Home Chapel on Friday
January 3, 2025 and burial in Ashland Cemetery. |