James Lionel Knight, 71, of Gates, N.C., died Dec. 26, 2004, in Autumn Care of Suffolk.

A funeral service will be held Friday, Dec. 31, 2004 at 2 p.m. in Walton Grove A.M.E. Zion Church, Hobbsville, N.C. by the Rev. Dr. Johnny Warren Sr., pastor, and the Rev. Charles Eason, eulogist. The family will receive friends at the home of the deceased.

Stalling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.