Obituary of James Knight Jr.

Knight, James Jr. Went home to be with the Lord, on March 20, 2011, surrounded by his family. Age 71 years lifelong resident of Berlin Boro. Son to the late James Sr. & Margaret (nee: Henry). A grandson of the late Supreme Court Judge William Knight, Survived by his devoted wife of 48 years Adele A. (Nee: Marra), three loving sons James III and his wife Jennifer (nee: Cannan), Peter W. of Berlin, Sean and his wife Renee (nee: De Salvo) of Mullica Twp. Also four cherished grandchildren, Alexa Lynn, Zachary William, Jimmy IV, and Ryan Sean. Jim was the fourth generation owner of Knight Funeral Home. He is a past president of the West Jersey Funeral Directors, NJ State Funeral Directors & Berlin Rotary Club, where he had 40 years perfect attendance & Alpha Gun Club in Atco, NJ. He also is a graduate of the Bordentown Military School, a past member of the Lindenwold Moose, and sits on the board of Directors for Virtua Health Systems Berlin Division. Jim served his country and was stationed in Panama City, Florida with the USAF. He was a avid member and pillar in the Berlin Boro Community and served as the chairman of the ICCA for over 15 years. Jim lived a happy life filled with great memories of his family and friends. He loved to golf, bowl, fish, and travel. He was a great man, great friend, and great father & husband. He will be truly missed but never forgotten. His viewing will be held at the Knight Funeral Home, Thursday March 24th, from 1PM-4PM & 6PM-9PM and Friday 9:30AM-11:30AM services to follow. Internment Gate of Heaven Cemetery immediately following. As an expression of sympathy and in lieu of flowers donations can be made to:Berlin Rotary Club, C/O Knight Funeral Home, 14 Rich Avenue, Berlin, NJ 08009 in James Knight Jr's memory.