Charles Ray McKnight, age 82, of Jackson, KY passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at the KY River Medical Center in Jackson, KY of a brief illness. He was born August 4, 1943, in Jackson, KY and was preceded in death by his father: Ray McKnight. His stepfather, Courtnery Fletcher and his mother: Hazel Morris McKnight Fletcher. Charles was a retired security guard for Falcon Coal Company and Jackson City School. He was also preceded in death by his wife: Sandra Cox McKnight. Brother: Sylvester “Bess” McKnight, and stepbrothers: Roy Fletcher and Taylor Fletcher, Sisters: Ella McKnight Feltner, Clara McKnight and Violet McKnight Patrick. He is survived by son: Charles Ray McKnight, Jr of Jackson, KY. Daughters: Patty McKnight Fugate of Lawrenceburg, KY and Kimberly McKnight of Whitesburg, KY. Grandchildren: Timothy McKnight, Tianna McKnight Whitmore and Dakota McKnight. Joshua Fugate and Rebekah Fugate. Morgan Bush and Austin Bush. He is also survived by a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. No services will be observed. Deaton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
