Jeffrey Knight

CAIRO, Ill. -- Jeffrey Hobert Knight, 47, of Northfield, Ill., died Friday, Oct. 26, 2001, in Chicago, Ill.

He was born May 5, 1954, in Cairo, son of J. Hobert and Margaret Sullivan Knight.

Knight was a graduate of Meridian High School in Mounds, Ill. He was a self-employed painter.

Survivors include his mother of Boynton Beach, Fla., and a sister, Susan Van Meter of Lake Worth, Fla.

He was preceded in death by his father.

A private graveside service will be held at a later date.

Jones Funeral Home at Villa Ridge, Ill., is in charge of arrangements.