Charlie Fulton Knight, Jr., age 65, of Franklin, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2026. He was born on October 4, 1961, in Atlanta, Georgia, son of Alice Gann Knight and the late Charlie Fulton Knight, Sr. Charlie worked a self- employed painter for 40 years.

Charlie is survived by his mother, Alice Knight; children, Charlie Knight III (Holly), Jessica Shelnutt (Michael), Nicky Brock (Stan); grandchildren, Skylee Knight, Charlie Knight IV, Curtis Knight, Sieanna Shelnutt, Logan Shelnutt, Camila Shelnutt, Dawson Hayes, William Hayes III, Jenny Claire Brock, Sawyer Brock; step-child, Thomas McKinney (Sam); step-grandchild, Wesley; step-child, David Bunn (Megan), step-grandchildren, Bryson, Issac, River, Carter; step-child, Hardy McKinney; sisters, Lisa Knight, Tammy Lucas (Eddie); brother, Wayman Knight (Charlene); brother-in-law, Freddie Chastine; several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his father, Charlie was also preceded in death by his sisters: Elaine Lowery (Del), Particia Chastine, his special friend Vicky, and his dog, Little Man.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 30, 2026, from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM at Hightower's Memorial Chapel. The funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM in the chapel of the funeral home with Pastor Brian Hosmer officiating.

Interment will be at Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery.

You may share your thoughts and condolences online at www.hightowersmemorial.com.

Hightower's Memorial Chapel of Douglasville has charge of the arrangements.