TITLE: In memory of Marion County Commissioner Joe Edward McKnight.

SUMMARY: In memory of Marion County Commissioner Joe Edward McKnight.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Marion County Commissioner Joe Edward McKnight, an esteemed Texan and a friend to many, passed away on January 31, 2021, at the age of 62; and WHEREAS, Born on April 26, 1958, in Marshall to J. C. "Sonny" McKnight and Lawana Gayle Russell McKnight, Joe McKnight grew up with two brothers, Charles and David; and WHEREAS, From 1974 to 2006, Mr. McKnight worked in the oil fields; he later followed the example of his grandfather, who had served as a county commissioner, and was elected to the Marion County Commissioners Court in January 2011; he continued to serve the people of Precinct 2 for 10 years until the time of his passing; Mr. McKnight was also a member of the Jefferson Masonic Lodge No. 38 and Jim's Bayou Masonic Lodge No. 491, and he served with the Smithland Volunteer Fire Department for two decades; an outdoorsman, he especially enjoyed hunting and fishing; and WHEREAS, Mr. McKnight shared 42 years of marriage with the love of his life, Kim Derrick, whom he married on June 3, 1978; the couple became the parents of two children, Wendy and Russell, and had the pleasure of welcoming into their family five grandchildren, Peyton, Trenton, Presley, Lila, and Heath; and WHEREAS, Devotion to family and community formed the foundation on which Joe McKnight built his life, and he will forever be remembered with great admiration and affection; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Joe Edward McKnight and extend heartfelt condolences to the members of his family: to his wife, Kim McKnight; to his daughter, Wendy Shelton; to his son, Russell McKnight, and his wife, Kim; to his brother, David McKnight, and his wife, Betty; to his grandchildren, Peyton Turner, Trenton McKnight, Presley Turner, Lila McKnight, and Heath Shelton; to his nieces and nephews; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Joe McKnight. Paddie Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 258 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on March 18, 2021. Chief Clerk of the House