Tilfred (Til) Knight, 74, of Clovis, New Mexico passed away on September 14, 2026, at his home in Clovis, New Mexico. Cremation has occured.
Til was born in Waynoka, Oklahoma to Ronnie and Phyllis Knight on August 22, 1952, the youngest of 5 children. He served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War era. After his service, he learned bricklaying at Clovis Community College. He worked as a Union Bricklayer for many years. He married Elizabeth on April 24, 1980 in Clovis, New Mexico. He was employed at Cannon Air Force Base in numerous positions, ending with a Supervisor position in the Structures Shop. He retired from Civil Service in 2012. During his life, he was a member of various Veteran organizations.
Til is preceded in death by both parents, and three of his siblings; Betty Lou McGolden, Doris Ann Richardson, and Ronnie Sue Neal.
Til is survived by Elizabeth (Beth), Robyn Knight (daughter), Fred Helm and Matt Helm, (step-sons in name only, but he wanted to adopt), ten grandchildren, 1 great-granddaughter, a nephew Ted Knight and a brother, Butch Knight.
Memorials may be given to American Legion 117, 2800 W. Grand Ave, Clovis, New Mexico 88101 or Plains Regional Hospice, 2217 Dillon Street, Clovis, New Mexico 88101.
The family of Til Knight wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Lugo, the many wonderful nurses and doctors in ICU and the surgical unit of PRMC, and Hospice, who gave me the strength to bring him home in the end.
A Celebration of Life gathering will take place on October 24, 2026 at the American Legion beginning at 2:00 p.m. Please bring pictures and anything you may have of Til so that we can share memories together as Til would have wanted.