Ouachita County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....KNIGHTEN, CARL B December 16, 2012
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News Star World - December 19, 2012
CARL B. KNIGHTEN


Carl B. Knighten, Sr., age 85, lovingly known as "Pap" to his family, went 
home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 16, 2012, surrounded by his 
family. Mr. Knighten was born in Caldwell Parish on December 28, 1926 to 
William Riley and Maudie Mellie Knighten. Mr. Knighten first served in the 
United States Army and upon discharge, enlisted in the United States Navy. He 
served in World War II and the Korean War. Mr. Knighten worked for Riverwood, 
and retired after 44 years of service. Upon discharge from the Navy, he met 
and married the love of his life, Sadie Mae Ivey. They married and made their 
home in West Monroe, Louisiana. Mr. Knighten was a member of New Life 
Apostolic Church in West Monroe. 

Mr. Knighten was preceded in death by his parents, 5 sisters, and 4brothers. 

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sadie Knighten, son, Carl B. Knighten, 
Jr. (Aliece), daughters, Annette Herrington (Eddie), Debbi Culpepper 
(Phillip), all of West Monroe, and Tonia Williamson (Chet) of Taylorsville 
Mississippi, 13 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 1 sister, Gloria Self, 
and brother Ed Knighten of Atlanta, Georgia, and brother William R. Knighten, 
Jr., of Mississippi, a host of nieces , nephews, cousins, friends and family. 

Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 5:00 to 9:00 at Whites Ferry Road 
Church of Christ. The funeral will be held at Whites Ferry Road Church of 
Christ on Wendesday at 11:00 with Reverends Tommy McMurray, Jessie Louis 
Knighten, Curvin Self, Keith Self officiating. Interment will follow services 
at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun under the direction of Griffin funeral 
Home, West Monroe, LA. 

The family would like to thank the staff of The Oaks Nursing Home and St. 
Francis Specialty Hospital for the loving care of Mr, Knighten. In Lieu of 
flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Online 
condolences may be made to the family at www.griffinfuneralhome.net

Griffin Funeral Home

West Monroe, LA

 

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