Jerry Arthur Knight Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Jerry Arthur Knight, age 75, died on Monday, March 14, 2022, at the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Jerry was born in Lincolnton, N.C., son of Mac Arthur Knight and Virginia Beach Knight. A graduate of Cherryville High School, Jerry served the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. Upon returning from service, he earned a degree in accounting from Kings College in Charlotte. Later he became licensed in residential and commercial construction. He owned and operated his construction company, “Mark South, Inc.” After retiring, he traded stocks as a hobby. Mr. Knight was a member of Waxhaw Presbyterian Church. Jerry is survived by his wife of 52 years, Linda Matheson Knight, and their only child, Elissa Cox and her husband, Anthony, all of Fort Mill; his sister, Fran Lambeth and her husband, Tim,of Greensboro, N.C.; and two grandchildren, Mattie Cox (age 19) and Spencer Cox (age 18). In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his sister, Patsy McSwain and brother-in-law, Carroll McSwain. Visitation will be held at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Family Life Center, Indian Land, S.C. on March 18, 2022, from 5 to 7 p.m. A private burial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.