Odie L. Knight, III's Obituary
Odie L. Knight III, age 69 of Memphis passed away Sunday April 15, 2018 after a long illness. Odie was a long time Memphis resident, a graduate of Whitehaven High School and attended Memphis State. He was a successful business owner who served as President of Webster Safe and Lock Company for many years. When he wasn’t spending time with family and friends, he loved to fish. Successful fishing adventures lured Odie from icy waters of the arctic circle to warm waters of the Pacific and everywhere in between. The greatest joy in his life was the love of his grandchildren.He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Linda; son, David (Melanie), grandchildren ,Taylor and Avery; brothers, Larry (Ella), Mike (Charlene), Danny (Shawn); numerous nieces, nephews and several lifelong friends.Visitation will be on Saturday afternoon April 21 at 1:30 with a Memorial Service to follow at 2:30, Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.Arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38119 (901) 767-8930. “Celebrating Life… Behind the Stone Wall”.
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