Perry Patrick Knight

Perry Patrick Knight, 64 years old, passed away peacefully at his home, Thursday, February 5, 2026 in Albany, Louisiana after years of battling CHF. He was born on April 25, 1961, in New Roads, Louisiana, to Paul Estes Knight and Beverly D. Lanphere Knight. For a number of years, Perry proudly served with the Hammond Police Department and Tangipahoa Parish Sheriffs Office. He stood firm in moments of danger, and embodied the true spirit of service to his community.

Beyond the badge, Perry became a State Licensed Master Plumber of Louisiana, who loved to hunt and fish. He was a devoted husband and friend to his wife, Liz. He had a warm laugh that could ease any tension, a gift for listening without judgment, and a heart that always made room for people.

Perry accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and publicly professed his faith by being baptized.

He loved the Lord despite his imperfections and attended church at Victory in Prayer Outreach Ministry, 22516 Hwy 40, Loranger, Louisiana, where he went on his first mission trip. He knew that he was loved by God not because of his perfection, but precisely because of his need for God’s grace, God’s love for him, and by what He did on the cross.

He leaves behind his best friend, his wife, “Liz” Mary Elizabeth Thompson Puma Knight.

He is also survived by:

A son and two daughters; Patrick Knight, and his daughter Sydleigh Knight,

Paige Knight, her three sons; Payton Joseph Ponthieux, Hunter Lee Penton, Preston Wayne Knight

and her daughter Haileigh Penton,

Lyndsey Knight and her son, Brantley Knight.

Three step children; Mary Ebarb, Joseph Puma Jr., Guytano Puma, their children and grandchildren.

Two Brothers; Terry Knight (Wanda) and Dennis Knight (Cindy).

Two Sisters; Beverly Toler (Tommy) and Paulette Kolosky.

As well as numerous nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters in laws.

His church family and those whose lives he touched.

He was preceded in death by:

His parents, a sister; Annette Knight, a grandson; Landon Patrick Knight,

His nephew; Brandon Knight and step-daughter Chrissy Puma.

His legacy is one of courage and never ending love for his family no matter the circumstance.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond, 2000 N Morrison Boulevard, Hammond, Louisiana 70401, on Saturday, February 14, 2026, beginning at 10:00 AM until the funeral service begins at 1:00 PM. The service will be officiated by Michael DePhilips.

Interment will follow in Ponchatoula Cemetery, Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

Pall Bearers will be Calvin Thompson, Jake Oller, Walter Thompson, Bryant Hano, Payton Ponthieux, and Hunter Lee Penton

Immediately following the service, all family and friends are invited to Guy Puma's home, 39013 Everett Lane, Ponchatoula, Louisiana 70454, for fellowship, refreshments, and food.