Eugene (Gene) Franklin Knight, 81, passed peacefully into eternity on March 24, 2022, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, with his family by his side.
Born on Aug. 17, 1940, to parents, Rev. Jesse Frederick Knight and Angie Dollard Bass Knight in LaGrange, Ga.; and is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Jesse Fred Knight, Jr.
He loved the tranquility of the mountains in Rabun County, Georgia. He was a member of Clayton Baptist Church where his father occasionally preached. Gene retired from Southern Bell Telephone Company with 30 years of service, where he worked his way from installer into management. Gene loved to build things ranging from homes to furniture. He also enjoyed gardening, but his true passion was cooking for his family.
Gene is survived by his wife of 33 years, Alice Gail Knight, and his three children: Suzanne Knight Fralish (Kevin) of Leesburg, Ga., Jennifer Knight of Wendell, N.C., and Greg Lappe (Cynthia) of Buford, Ga. Four grandchildren Joshua Fralish (Kari), Andrew Fralish (Lindsey), Matthew Fralish (Hannah), and Jordan Lappe. Three great-grandchildren: Ryleigh Fralish, Carter Fralish, and Myles Fralish.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, May 20, 2022, at Hillview East Cemetery in LaGrange, Ga., at 11 a.m. Arrangements are by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Road, LaGrange, GA 30240 (706) 884-8636
The Clayton Tribune
April 21, 2022