William Kelley Knight

Mr. William Kelley Knight ,54, of Hays, passed away on February 11, 2026 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Wilkes Medical Center. 

William was born September 15, 1971 in Davidson County, Tennessee to Calvin Wayne and Hattie  “Wanda” Knight.

William is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Angela Knight, Amy Knight and mother of his son, Katrina Grammer Boatright; long time friend, Bobby Wiggins.

Willliam is survived by his fiancé, Lorie Mays Nunley; son, Joshua Knight and wife, Anna of Indiana, five grandchildren, Zachary Latou, Jeremiah Latou, Kaleb Shain, Clifford Drew, Trinity Drew, 1 unborn great-grandson Richmond, Indiana; sisters, Jennifer Knight, Regina Knight; brother, Tyrus Knight of Tennessee; stepdaughter, McKayla Nunley of Hays; eight nephews, four nieces, three great-nephews; nieces, Melea Smiley, Brittney Smiley; nephew, Landon Mays, Scott Brown and best friend of 25 years Stevie Howell and wife, Lisa.

Family will conduct a private service at a later date.

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