Thomas Jerome McKnight

Thomas Jerome McKnight, 85, of Clinton was born May 17, 1931 in Bee Branch, Arkansas to the late Jeff and Ila (Mahan) McKnight and passed away on June 11, 2016 in Conway. He was a well-respected banker in Clinton for over 40 years, veteran of the United States Army, member of the First United Methodist Church of Clinton and beloved grandfather and great-grandfather. Bud was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers; Lonnie McKnight, Ed McKnight and one sister, Jo Kerr. Left to cherish his memory are his cherished wife of 65 years, Ida Lavelle, of the home, one son, Steven McKnight (Judy) of Greenbrier, Arkansas, four grandchildren; Anna McKnight, Neil McKnight, Anthony Goodman, Jonathan Goodman, three great-grandchildren, one sister, Betty Grumbles, one brother, Jimmy Sellers (Etta Lou), other relatives and many friends. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel in Clinton. Funeral services are at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at the United Methodist Church in Clinton, Arkansas. Interment will follow at Harden Cemetery in Bee Branch. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton. For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton.