William Francis Knight, Jr.

Carthage, NC

Mr. William Francis Knight, Jr. of Southern Pines, NC passed away at the age of 74 at Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, NC. The graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, September 10, 2026 by Hank Griffin at the Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Knight was born on December 14, 1951 in Bennettsville, SC. He was a son of the late William Francis Knight, Sr. and Willie Belle Turner. Francis graduated from Spartanburg Junior College with an Associate’s degree and continued his education at Francis Marion University. Throughout his career, he managed convenience stores and worked in the dry-cleaning industry. Francis had a deep passion for golf, whether he was enjoying a round himself or attending a professional golf tournament. He was also an accomplished musician and was well known for his talent on the guitar. Francis was a founding member of both the “Blue Knight Band” and the “Shooters Band,” sharing his love of music with others throughout the years. He was a former member of the Cheraw Moose Lodge.

In addition to his parents listed above, Mr. Knight was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Dudley Beaty.

Mr. Knight is survived by his sons, Spencer Knight of Cheraw, SC; and Cody Chapman; brother, Ronnie (Miriam) Knight of Cheraw, SC; sisters, Patricia Beaty of Bennettsville, SC; Susan (Donnie) Rivers of Bennettsville, SC; including nieces and nephews.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, SC is serving the Knight family. 

For more information, please visit www.mrcfuneralhome.com