Christopher William Knight

Christopher William Knight, 53, passed away at his home in Boone, NC on May 11, 2024 after a short
illness. Chris was born in Savannah, GA on May 3, 1971 to Billy and Linda Ray Knight, and was raised in
Glennville, GA. He was a 1989 graduate of Glennville High School, and completed the cosmetology
program at Billy Wilson University in Savannah, GA shortly after his high school graduation. He worked
for 35 years as a master hair stylist, and his talent helped many people feel beautiful. Chris was a
member of Cool Springs Baptist Church in Boone, NC. He will be remembered for his big heart, his
infectious laugh, his willingness to help others, his love for animals, and his love for people. Chris is
preceded in death by his father, Billy Knight, his sister, Connie Knight Bowen, and his grandparents, Ottis
and Elizabeth Knight and Elisha and Mollie Ray.
Chris is survived by his mother, Linda Ray Knight; sister, Carole (Keith) Beasley of Collins, Georgia;
brother in law, Timmy Bowen of Glennville, GA; nieces and nephews, Abigail Bowen of Glennville, GA,
Colton (Madison) Bowen of Glennville, GA, Hannah (Dakota) Tillman of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Joshua
Beasley of Collins, GA and Raelah Bowen of Glennville, GA; special friend, Jessie McKinney of Boone, NC;
and his fur-babies, Woody, Bella, and Gidget. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, and cousins
who were special to him throughout his life. The family would also like to recognize the friendship, love
and care that Burl and Linda Greer gave Chris during his time in Boone, NC.
The family will have two funeral services to allow friends and family from different regions to pay their
respects. A visitation will be held at Austin & Barnes Funeral Home in Boone, NC on Tuesday, May 14,
2024 at 10:00 a.m., with a service to follow at 11:00 a.m. A visitation will also be held on Thursday, May
16, 2024 in Glennville, GA at Brannen Family Funeral Home from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., followed by a
graveside service at the Glennville City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Cool Springs Baptist Church in Boone, NC

Austin & Barnes Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Knight family.

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