Donald Maurice McKnight Sr. went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, January 06, 2025.

Donald was born on December 06, 1942 in Denison, Texas. He was the son of Revoydia (Hill) and Roy McKnight Sr. Donald graduated from Terrell High School in Denison, Texas and after graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force where he served 13 of his 20 years as an Air Traf ic Controller. While stationed at Davis-Monthan A.F.B. in Tucson, AZ, Donald met his future bride, Joyce Johnson in December 1964 and they wed on January 09, 1966. After Donald's military career, he worked as a Mail Carrier with the U.S. Postal Services and retired after 20 years. Donald enjoyed bowling, playing spades, dominoes, performing magic tricks, and he loved learning new things to teach his grandchildren so he could quiz them later. He was also infamous for his 7-up cake, lemon meringue pies, and peanut brittle.

Donald was preceded in death by his mother, Revoydia McKnight, his brother Roy McKnight Jr., and his father Roy McKnight Sr. Donald is survived by his loving wife, Joyce McKnight, 4 children; daughter Jacquelyn Donald (Michael); son Billy Juniel Sr. (Molly); son Donald McKnight Jr. (Sherry), and daughter Chandra Wynn (Kenneth Sr.); two brothers; Cleveland McKnight and Michael McKnight, and 10 grandchildren; Kenya, Billy Jr., Joycelyn, Monica, Jordan, Erica, Kendra, Kenneth Jr., Madisan, and Ariana; and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.