1924
Joseph
2015
Joseph V. Kight
August 21, 1924 — October 30, 2015
Harlingen:
Joseph Virgil Kight Jr. went to be with his Lord on October 30, 2015. He was born on August 21, 1924 in Pleasanton, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Kight Sr. and Nelle Davis Kight, two wives, Billie Matthews Kight and Gayle Brown Kight and one Grandson, Michael Timon Kight.
He is survived by his son, Mike (Landy) Kight of Georgetown and his stepchildren, Wanda (Darrell) Bennett, of Harlingen, Sandee (Neil) Morison, of Orlando, Florida and Margie Diller, of Hinesville, Georgia, Wayne (Jodi) Pierce of Stephenville and numerous other family members to include brother-in-law, Jerry (Janice) Matthews, grandchildren and great grandchildren, special nephew Robert Matthews and other nephews and nieces.
Joe was a retired conductor with the Missouri Pacific railroad and a proud survivor of Iwo Jima and many other major battles that the Marines participated in during World War II in the South Pacific. Joe was known for his love of animals and his gentle spirit. He was a volunteer at the Marine Military Academy Iwo Jima Museum since its opening in 1981. He was a 50 year member of the Chamberlain Masonic Lodge in Kingsville, Texas where he resided many years before moving to Harlingen. His passion was Marine history, Texas history, his animals and caring for others.
A special thanks to CIMA Hospice, Retama Manor, Dr. Leibert and his close friends from the museum and academy who visited him often during his illness.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the Iwo Jima Museum in Harlingen.
Joseph Virgil Kight Jr. went to be with his Lord on October 30, 2015. He was born on August 21, 1924 in Pleasanton, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Kight Sr. and Nelle Davis Kight, two wives, Billie Matthews Kight and Gayle Brown Kight and one Grandson, Michael Timon Kight.
He is survived by his son, Mike (Landy) Kight of Georgetown and his stepchildren, Wanda (Darrell) Bennett, of Harlingen, Sandee (Neil) Morison, of Orlando, Florida and Margie Diller, of Hinesville, Georgia, Wayne (Jodi) Pierce of Stephenville and numerous other family members to include brother-in-law, Jerry (Janice) Matthews, grandchildren and great grandchildren, special nephew Robert Matthews and other nephews and nieces.
Joe was a retired conductor with the Missouri Pacific railroad and a proud survivor of Iwo Jima and many other major battles that the Marines participated in during World War II in the South Pacific. Joe was known for his love of animals and his gentle spirit. He was a volunteer at the Marine Military Academy Iwo Jima Museum since its opening in 1981. He was a 50 year member of the Chamberlain Masonic Lodge in Kingsville, Texas where he resided many years before moving to Harlingen. His passion was Marine history, Texas history, his animals and caring for others.
A special thanks to CIMA Hospice, Retama Manor, Dr. Leibert and his close friends from the museum and academy who visited him often during his illness.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the Iwo Jima Museum in Harlingen.
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