Sonny Knight

Gaffney, SC - - Clarence "Sonny" Edward Knight, 85, of 323 Filter Plant Road, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.

Born in Gaffney, he was the husband of Sarah Ann Davis Knight and the son of the late Reverend Theman Alexander "Alex" Knight and Ruby Florine Moss Knight. He was a United States Army Veteran, enjoyed fishing and a former softball coach. Mr. Knight was retired from textiles and a member of Christian Heights Baptist Church, where he was deacon and served on various committees.

In addition to his wife, also surviving is a son, Derick Steven Knight (Amy) of Gaffney; a sister, Sadie Sarratt of Gaffney; five grandchildren, Elizabeth Ashley Knight, Cassidy Grace Knight, Luke Quinn, Mikomi Jo Ivey Knight and Anna Quinn; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Knight was preceded in death by a brother, C.A. Knight; and a sister, Betty Sparks.

The family will receive friends from 3:00PM until 4:00PM on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at Blakely Funeral Home. A memorial service with military honors, will immediately follow at 4:00PM in the Blakely Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Danny Phillips, Reverend Joe Mac Sparks and Mr. Derick Knight officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 1886, Gaffney, SC, 29342.

The family will be at their respective homes.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC