Max Edward Knight
Max Edward Knight, 65, of Purdy, passed away Nov. 23, 2019, while at Aurora Nursing Center in Aurora.
Knight was born Dec. 3, 1953, in Gainesville, to the late Moses Edward Knight and Hildred Irene (Wallace) Knight. He graduated from Cassville High School with the class of 1971. He was a member of Arnhart Baptist Church in Purdy. In 1974, at Macedonia Freewill Baptist Church, Max Knight and Janie Morlan were married. He earned his living by operating M.E. Knight Trucking.
Knight is survived by: his wife, Janie; his son, Jackson (Holly) Knight of Purdy; daughter, Eva (Nathan) Lamp of Verona; and six grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Nov. 27, 2019 at Arnhart Baptist Church in Purdy. Interment followed in Arnhart Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Arnhart Baptist Church in care of the funeral home. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Buchanan Funeral Home in Monett.
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