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Memorial service for Billy McKnight, 85, of Rayville, LA were held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, May 14, 2026 at First Baptist Church, in Rayville, LA with Dr. Justin Clark officiating.
Billy was born April 3, 1941 in Holly Ridge, LA and passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026. He was preceded by his wife, Charlotte McKnight; parents, Bill and Mable McKnight; brother, Tom McKnight; sister, Francis Swaggart; brother, James McKnight; and brother, Eddie McKnight.
Survivors include his daughter, Ramona Ryan (Greg); 4-grandchildren, Megan Hatfield, Seth Ryan, Sarah Turner (William), and Javonte Woodard (Sydney); 3-great grandchildren; Paisleigh Merritt, Shiloh Grace Woodard, and Sutton James Woodard; and numerous nieces and nephews.
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