Russell Edward “Eddie” Knight, age 73 of Moulton, passed away August 2, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born January 15, 1952 to William and Gladys Knight. Eddie was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, driving race cars, and riding motorcycles. He was a talented mechanic and truck driver, but most of all he was a devoted husband to his wife, Martha.
Visitation will be Wednesday, August 6, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Home in Addison, where the service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Burial will be at Pisgah Cemetery in The Helicon Community. Brother Michael Walker will officiate.
Eddie is survived by his wife of 23 years, Martha Knight; grandchildren, Jesse Marie Hampton, Roman Chase Guthrie and Ashley Marie Smith; and a host of great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, William D. and Gladys Lee Knight; son, Joshua Wayne Hampton; sister, Susan Elaine Norwood; niece, Leiren Norwood.