Ricky "Rick" Don Knight

Ricky (Rick) Don Knight of Keller, Texas, passed away October 8, 2026, and went to be with his Lord in heaven after an accident at his home October 2, 2026.

Rick was born in Vernon, Texas, on June 25, 1949, to Rufus William (Dugan) Knight and Dorothy Nell Webb Knight who preceded him in death.

Rick was at his happiest when he was surrounded by his family, loving on his six granddaughters, and enjoying retirement with his wife Cindy. He had a passion for all sports and excelled in basketball during his high school years at Krum High School, playing all four years and becoming an integral part of the team scoring over 1,900 points during his high school years, and being selected on the 1967 All State Team. His career culminated in a trip to the state tournament in 1967. He received a full scholarship to Dallas Baptist College and played for two years before hanging up his Converses and transferring to the University of North Texas, receiving a Bachelors’ degree in Business Administration in 1971.

He entered the business world as an independent Electronics Manufacturing Representative in the Dallas-Fort Worth market and after a few years was hired by W. Pat Fralia Company, a privately owned electronics manufacturing rep firm in 1978. He worked his way up to become Vice-President in 1981, and within a few years was promoted to President. In 1985, he became co-owner of the company after the death of Pat Fralia. He enjoyed a 43-year career in the industry, 36 of those years at Fralia until his retirement in 2014. Upon his retirement, he sold his share of the company to his partner and settled to life at his home in Keller with his wife of 26 years, Cynthia (Cindy) Knight.

Rick never tired of his passion for sports (basketball, football, baseball, and golf) or his love of the outdoors, including hunting, fishing, and traveling when possible, until his health issues over the last several years interrupted many of his passions.

He is survived by his wife, Cindy Knight of Keller, sisters Jayne Cofer and husband Christopher of Krum, TX , Mareta Glover and husband Roy Paul of Richardson, children Dr’s Ryan and Cindy Knight of Westworth Village, TX, Kimberly Smith and husband Mike of Krum TX, Rick Daniel Knight and wife Rachel of Frisco, TX, and Amber Gipson and husband Montoya of Ft. Worth, TX, Grandchildren Kyley White of Krum, TX, Juliette and Lyla Knight of Westworth Village, TX, Addison Knight of Frisco, TX, Claire Turcsany of Flower Mound, TX, and Faith Gipson of Ft Worth, TX.

Services will be held at the New Life Baptist Church in Krum, TX, on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Visitation will be at the church at 1:00 PM. Graveside service will be at Jackson Cemetery in Krum, TX.

Pallbearers are George Gierisch, Byron Holloway, Tim Jones, Phil Linker, Jim Moore, and Ronnie Swan.

Alternates are Arron Alm, Randy Knight and Terry Knight.