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He learned that Trellis served in WWII at was wounded at Iwo Jima. His aunt told him stories about growing up with his father and stories about his grandfather, Trellis. They exchanged phone numbers, and Ronnie was able to connect with family members for the first time.

Jimmie Don McKnight – Photo credit: Randy Hooker.

Trellis McKnight – Photo credit: Randy Hooker.

For those who don’t believe in miracles, this is proof they still exist.” Her reply was the biggest surprise this family had experienced in a long time. Not only did she know the McKnight family, but she was married to Ronnie Lee McKnight, son of Jimmie Don and Sharron. He asked if she knew anything about the family of Jimmie Don McKnight or his father Trellis Lee McKnight, also listed on Find a Grave. Randy sent a message to Tammy through Find a Grave. What are the chances of her being able to help, maybe 10 or 20 percent at best?”

Having spent nearly ten years myself trying to find Jimmie Don’s wife and son, I couldn’t let that one slip by.

I noticed the name of the person who had taken a picture of the grave marker was “Tammy McKnight.” She had joined Find a Grave just 3 months prior. Who purchased the grave marker? It most certainly must have been purchased by someone who knew Jimmie. Randy clicked on the hint, and to his surprise, there was an actual headstone. Randy recalled, “Upon reviewing the memorial for Jimmie, there was the photographed headstone.