Residence: Lafayette, Indiana
Died: Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Location: 4:35 a.m. at the St. Elizabeth East Hospital of Lafayette, Indiana.
 
 
Age: 59
Date of Birth: Tuesday, August 16, 1955
Birth place: Lafeyette, Indiana.

Branch: Marines

 
Father: Thomas Edward Knight
 
Mother: Nellie (Russe) Knight
 
Marital Status:
Resided in: Lafayette, Indiana
Funeral Date: Saturday, December 20, 2014
Funeral Location: 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 20, 2014, Full Military Rites by the Monticello Veterans Honor Guard of Monticello, Indiana, immediately followed by Celebration of Life Service, all at the Miller – Roscka Funeral of Monticello, Indiana
Clergy: Pastor Jason Metzinger of the Pike Creek Chruch of the Brethren of rural Monticello, Indiana.
Burial will take place:
Private Family Burial
Visitation will be:
Gathering of Family and Friends will be from 12:00 (noon) to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 20, 2014, at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana. Full Military Rites by the Monticello Veterans Honor Guard of Monticello, Indiana, will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 20, 2014, at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana, immediately followed by Celebration of Life Service.
Biographical Information:
Jim was a 1973 graduate of the Twin Lakes High School of Monticello, Indiana, and was named in the Whos Who for American High School Students. He had an American Legion Sponsored Essay placed in the National Archives. Jim went on to join the Marines right out of high school and served his country. He was a avid Motorcyclist and had many motorcycles over the years. In his younger years Jim, belonged to the DeMolay of the Masonic Fraternity. He was an automobile and motorcycle mechanic and enjoyed tinkering around on many projects. Jim had worked at Purdue University in the Maintenance Department for many years. He enjoyed reading, the river, and the great outdoors. Jim had a tremendous sense of humor and was quick witted about everything. He was an excellent son, father, brother, and Friend to all who knew him.
Special Services: Full Military Rites will be conducted by the Monticello Veterans Honor Guard of Monticello, Indiana, att 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 20, 2014, at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana, immediately followed by Celebration of Life Servic
Memorial Information: Memorials may be given to the Family of the Wishes of the Donor. Envelops will be available at the funeral home.
Marriage Information:
Survivors include:
Daughter,Sara J. Knight of Lafayette, Indiana;Son,Benjamin J. Knight of Monticello, Indiana;Parents,Thomas E. and Nellie Knight of Monticello, Indiana;Siblings,Paula (husband William "Bill") Lucas of Wolcottville, Indiana,Nancy (husband Charles) Jackson of Greenfield, Indiana, andTed Knight of Fairfield, Ohio;Aunt,Betty (husband George) Gunn of Clio, Michigan;Several Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins.
Preceded in Death:

Arrangements by:
Miller - Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana, 47960 ( 574 ) 583 - 8488.