Malcolm Knight, age 69, of St. George, entered eternal rest on January 27, 2023 after an extended stay in the hospital.
A memorial service will be held at Duncan Chapel United Methodist Church, 847 Duncan Chapel Rd, Bowman SC on Sunday January 29, 2023 at 2:30 P.M.
Visitation will start at 1:30 P.M. at Duncan Chapel Church before service.
Malcolm was born on September 20, 1953 in Orangeburg, SC. He was a lifelong member of Duncan Chapel United Methodist Church. He was a graduate of Orangeburg Technical College and worked as an electronics draftsman at Ethyl Corporation (SI Group) until he suffered a traumatic brain injury in 1992. Malcolm is survived by daughter Jessica Iseman-Waite (Adam) Brooklyn NY, siblings Beverly K. Gilmore (Pat) of Saint Matthews, SC, Benjamin L. Knight (Karen) of Lexington SC, and Sheldon J. (Gloria McDowell) Knight, of St. George, SC; also by nephews Patrick D. Gilmore and Ethan A. Knight and niece Audra N. Knight. Malcolm was predeceased by parents John Henry Knight and Tommie Eulie Heaton Knight; Grandparents Thomas Samuel and Caroline Candece Knight, and also Thomas Franklin and Elizabeth Reeves Heaton.
Malcolm was a member of Shibboleth Masonic Lodge and the Edisto Shrine Club of Orangeburg, SC. He enjoyed Indian Field Campmeeting and was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt, fish, and tell stories. Malcolm believed in Faith, Family, and Friends.
Special thanks to cousin, Gwendolyn Looper and close friend Charles Douan for the many trips to “town” and companionship through the years. Also the family extends their appreciation to the members and pastors of Duncan Chapel United Methodist Church for the years of support after Malcolm’s injury.
Memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children or the charity of one’s choice.
“Remember me and smile, for it's better to forget than to remember me and cry.”
― Dr. Seuss
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