John Aaron McKnight, Jr., age 60, died Sunday, August 5, 2007, at his Residence in Bartow. Mr. McKnight was born in Winter Haven and was raised until his teen years in Auburndale. Mr. McKnight was a Fishing Guide and a fabricator. He is survived by his wife: Jill McKnight of Bartow; Daughter: Emily Ellen and husband Fernando Perez of Bartow; Son: John McKnight of Bartow; Mother: Cuba Nell McKnight of Winter Haven; Father: John Aaron McKnight, Sr and wife Gerry of Zephyrhills;
Four Grandchildren: Tyler and Madison McKnight and Loren and Megan Perez all of Bartow.
Two Sisters: Faye Newton & Mary Fancher; two brothers: Mac McKnight & Joey McKnight. Family will receive friends from 6 - 8 pm Thursday, Aug 9 at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, 650 E. Main St, Bartow. Services will be held Friday at 10 am at the funeral home. Interment will be at Wildwood Cemetery in Bartow. Condolences may be sent to whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com.