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Reverend Nathaniel James “Johnny” Knight was born August 25, 1937 in Cornall, Alabama to F. Carpeair and Julia Knight. He was called to Glory May 22, 2020. As a child his entire family moved to Detroit, Michigan where he attended school. He joined the Army in 1961 and served until 1965. He met Agnes Hill Beloch in 1965 and after a brief courtship, they married in 1966. He joined Greater Mt Zion in 1966 and joined the Choir, Male Chorus, City Wide Mass Male Chorus and the Brotherhood. In 1978 he was called to the ministry under the leadership of Reverend N. W. Bacon Jr. with whom he served and traveled. Nathaniel worked as a Tire Serviceman for several tire companies and the City of Austin, where he trained the first female tire persons. His nickname was “Tireman”. He trained and helped several young men along that way that he “adopted” while in the tire business. He also worked for the City water and wastewater department. When he retired from the City of Austin, he worked as a Commissioned Security Guard until his health failed. Reverend Knight supported his wife, children and grandchildren in all their endeavors and church activities (Austin City Wide and Jr City Wide) being a chaperone and driver as needed. He loved his family, talking with people, singing, reading comic books and watching western movies. He joined the Mt Bonnell Masonic Lodge AF&M of Austin. Reverend Knight was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Diane Carson, 2 brothers Jimmy Knight and Jerome Knight. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Agnes Hill Knight, daughters Robyn Fulton (Herb), Lisa Hill, son Jacque L. Knight. Brother Jeffery Knight (Belinda) and sister Debra LaTona, a beloved Aunt Iola Williams, and other extended Neal Family of Austin. 14 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 4 great, great grandchildren, 6 God Children, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins The Family Celebration of His Life Service will be livestream (https://livestream.com/accounts/7325565/nathanielknight) 11AM on Tuesday, June 2nd. Public Viewing and Flowers can be delivered to 1309 E 12th Street, Austin 3PM-6PM on Monday, June 1st. The family has selected Dr. Barry J.W. “The Shepherd” Franklin, CFSP at A Life Celebration By Franklin to fulfill his final earthly celebration with great excellence.

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Rev. Nathaniel J. Knight

August 25, 1937 - May 22, 2020