Thomas P Knight

July 14, 1936 - February 12, 2021

Thomas Phillip Knight made his transition from his earthly home to his heavenly home on Friday, February 12, 2021. Thomas was born in St. Louis Missouri on July 14, 1936 to his parents, James Baines and Susan Knight, who preceded him in death. His brother, who preceded him in death, Ephraim “Jack” Matthews raised him until he joined the United States Navy. He joined the United States Navy Company 566, Battalion 123, Regiment 12 and completed his training on November 21, 1956. He was Honorably Discharged from the United States Navy on September 5, 1962. His educational training included graduating from Crane High school in Chicago, Illinois and completing his Associates in Arts Liberal Arts degree at Olive Harvey College conferred on May 14, 1977. Thomas made Chicago his home and united in marriage to Minnie Golden. They were blessed with 2 children, Robin LaTrice Knight and Rhonda Chatel Knight. Thomas held several jobs in his professional career. He worked and started his career for the railroad and spent the remaining time of his career also at the First National Bank of Chicago for 25 years. He was a Commander of his shift until he retired in 1990. He also worked as a security guard after his retirement for several security agencies. He would always be willing to help others whenever he was called upon. Thomas accepted Christ and was an active and faithful member of Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago, Illinois. He loved his church and held positions there such as a maintenance worker, Co-Chairman of Trustees, and a Deacon. He was ordained a Deacon on August 20, 2006. He loved to travel, cook and spend time with his daughters, Robin and Rhonda, “the girls”. He also become a Mason in 1990. He held the title of a Grand Secretary and an Eminent Commander of his Lodge and held the title: ILL. Thomas P. Knight 33*. He also loved bowling a was an active member of a weekly Monday Senior Mixed Bowling League until his passing. Thomas leaves to cherish his memories of his loving and devoted daughters, Rhonda Chatel Knight and Robin LaTrice Knight; his brother & sister in-law who proceeded him in death, Ephraim “Jack” Matthews & Lily Matthews; another brother and sister-in-law who proceeded him in death; Ill. Richard L. Baines Sr. 33* & Princella Baines; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.