BRADFORD REED KNIGHT

Bradford Reed Knight, age 47, peacefully passed on to glory on May 10th, 2024 in his home in McCalla, Alabama. He was born in Jefferson County, Alabama, November 15, 1976 to Ken and Judy Knight. He graduated from Pleasant Grove High School in 1995 with honors. He grew up with a love of playing football from a young age, and earned a football scholarship to Samford University. However, an injury prevented him from pursuing his dream of being able to continue playing the sport he loved. He then enrolled at the University of Alabama where he was a student for a few years. In May of 2001, Brad married his long-time love, Lindi Shoults. They spent 23 years lovingly and faithfully married. In those 23 years, they welcomed into this world two sons and a daughter who were his pride and joy. Everything he did, he did for his family. He left no stone unturned when it came to his wife and children. He was the apple of his mother’s eye and he loved her beyond words. Brad had a gregarious personality which gained him a large, very large, circle of friendships that he cherished in an actionable way. The reciprocation of which was evident throughout his life, and continues to this day. In 2004 Coach Brad began coaching and mentoring youth from T-Ball to Pee-Wee Football and continued for 16 years, taking many teams to All Stars. During this time, he held the position of Bud Newell Park Commissioner for 6 years. He retired from that position with three State wins, and three World Series appearances for the players. He built a successful company from the ground up, working tirelessly and selflessly to provide for his family’s every need and desire. He was known for delivering top-notch services for his customers. Brad was preceded in death by his father, Ken Knight. He was survived by his wife, Lindi Shoults Knight; his children, Payne Knight, Reed Knight, and Leyton Knight; His mother Judy Stone Karr (Ken); his siblings, Jesslyn Johnson (Chuck), Tim Knight, Terry Knight, and several nieces and nephews. Visitation and service will be held at Union Hill Baptist Church, 7049 Taylors Ferry Road, Bessemer, Al 35023. The visitation will be Friday May 17, 2024, from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. The funeral will be at 1:00 P.M. with burial to follow at Valhalla Cemetery, 839 Wilkes Road, Midfield, Al 35228. Brother Mike Stevens will be officiating.

BRADFORD REED KNIGHT

May 10, 2024