James Leonard Knight, 83, of Deatsville, Alabama passed away November 21, 2021 at Hatley Health Care, Clanton, AL. He was born August 28, 1938 in Selma, Alabama, son of William Knight and Emma Jean Nelson . He was a Traffic Guard. Surviving are his Son, William Douglas (Loura Lynn ) Knight, Son, Wade (Candace) Knight, Daughter, Theresa (Tony) Hines, Son, Randy (Diane) Knight, Son, Eugene Knight, Granddaughter, Missy Price, Granddaughter, Brandy (Ronnie) Harrison, Granddaughter, Danielle (Jeremy) Holmes, Granddaughter, Amy Cisson, Grandson, Andrew Knight, Granddaughter, LeAnn Knight, Grandson , Joshua Wade Knight, Granddaughter, Jessie (Steven "Frog" ) Campbell, Grandson, Brandon Knight, 21 Great Grandchildren, Sister, Pat Shock, Sister, Shiela Knight. He was preceded in death by His Father , William Birdie Knight, Mother, Emma Jean Nelson, Brother, Wayne Knight, Brother, Millard Knight. Martin Funeral Home directing. You may leave online condolences for the family on the guest registry at www.martinfuneralhomeinc.com.