Tom Knight, 85

Tom Knight, 85, of Brandon, S.D., passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023 at 10:28 a.m. at his residence. 

He was born on Feb. 22, 1937 to James Louis and Willie Mae (Peyton) Knight at home in La Center, Ky. He married Jeanette Burchyett on Jan. 8, 1961 and she survives. 
He was a veteran and served in the United States Army from 1955 until 1957. During this time, he was a Corporal acting as a Sergeant and an MP. After the Army, he spent his career working in several positions including gas station attendant, gas station manager and gas station auditor regional supervisor for a combined 35 years for Hudson/FISCA Oil Company. Later he worked at Dockendorf Equipment in Sioux Falls, S.D., setting up and repairing gas pumps. He also worked for 13 years at Walmart. 
Along with his wife, survivors include his son, James T. Knight, daughter, Diana Knight, nieces, nephews, friends, and relatives. 
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Jeffrey Knight; eight siblings; two half-brothers; and one half-sister. 
Graveside services were held Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023 at Lindsey Cemetery in McClure, Ill. 
Interment followed the graveside services.

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