Berrien County GaArchives Obituaries.....Knight, William Daniel "Jack" November 28, 2009
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The Berrien Press - December 2, 2009
  William Daniel (Jack) Knight was born on March 2, 1934, in Ray City, Ga., to 
E.M. (Hun) Knight and Gladys Daniel Paulk Knight (both deceased). Both were 
lifelong residents of Berrien County. Jack Knight was educated in the public 
schools of Berrien County, Ga., and graduated from Ray City High School in 
1951. He received a BS degree from Valdosta State College in 1955. During his 
time at Valdosta State, Jack was a proud member of the first baseball team 
fielded by the college. In 1958, Jack earned a Juris Doctor from the University 
of Georgia School of Law and was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia that same 
year. Jack engaged in the active practice of law in state and federal courts 
for 19 years in Nashville, Ga. He served as the county attorney as well as city 
attorney for Alapaha, Enigma and Ray City. He was a member of the First Baptist 
Church of Nashville, Ga. He was also a member and supporter of the Berrien 
County Historical Foundation. Jack also enjoyed being part of the New Lois 
Community Club and numerous other civic and community organizations.His 
political involvements included serving on the City Council of Ray City. In 
1961 he was elected to service in the Georgia House of Representatives and 
served two more terms. He was a member of the Kappa Alpha Order and the 
Gridiron Society. In 1958, he entered the Georgia National Guard at Cochran 
Field in Macon, Ga., He later transferred to the National Guard of Georgia 
Company C, 121st Armored Infantry 160 Armored Group, Tifton, Ga. Jack served as 
the judge of the Superior Courts of the Alapaha Judicial Circuit from May 24, 
1977, to Dec. 31, 1996, when he was appointed senior judge. Jack's life was 
full of love for his family, friends, the law and Cedar Hill Farm. Through his 
service to his community and his character, he left an indelible mark in the 
hearts and lives of many. Jack is survived by his wife of 49 years, Jane 
Stallings Knight, daughter Elizabeth Knight Bobbitt and her husband Jeff of 
Macon, son William Daniel "Dan" Knight Jr. and his wife, Julie English Knight, 
of Nashville. He is also survived by two loving grandchildren, Harrison and 
Lucy Bobbitt of Macon. He also leaves his good friend Steven Green. He was 
preceded in death by his brother, Jim Paulk, and sister, Louise Paulk Moran.  
Visitation
Visitation will be at Lovein Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2009. T
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Dec. 1 at the First Baptist Church of N
Nashville with a private interment to follow. The family may be contacted at h
home.
 Pallbearers were Wayne Peters, Ronald Griner, Jerry Brogdon, Donnie Brogdon, 
Travis Watson, Charlie Bryant, David DeLoach, Wendell Spells, Jimmy Fulp, Randy J
J. McGill.
The family requests that memorials be sent to First Baptist Church of 
Nashville, the Berrien Health Care Advocates or the Berrien Historical 
Foundation. - Lovein Funeral Home, Nashville.  


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