Michael Ernest Knight, age 41, beloved son, brother, uncle, father, and friend, peacefully went home to be with Jesus, the morning of October 6, 2021.  Preceded in death by grandparents, Arthur and Gladys Knight, Robert and Charlotte Squires, and Ernie and Helen Irwin; aunt, Sheila Horne; nephew, Jacob Knight; uncles, Robert Carl Irwin, Danny Irwin, Tim Irwin, and Roger Knight.  He is survived by his daughters, April Grace and Baylyne Paige of Friendsville; parents, Mike and Julie Knight; brothers, Dennis Knight and Cody (Courtney) Knight; sisters, Jennifer (Matthew) Good and Jessica Knight; aunts and uncles, Brenda Guida, Shirley Patrick, Peggy (Robert) Williams, Barbara Smith, Jeff Irwin Robbie (Angie) Irwin, Renee (Mike) Young and Charlena Torres; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.  A memorial service will be held 7:00 PM Friday, October 15, 2021, at Miller Funeral Home, Magnolia Chapel, Rev. Scott Linginfelter officiating.  The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville.