Rick McKnight Columbus GA Founder at FABArts and Organist-Choirmaster, St. Thomas Episcopal Church has died
Rick McKnight Columbus GA Death: The St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Columbus, Georgia is mourning the demise of a longtime worshipper, staff, and Organist-Choirmaster who passed away unexpectedly. Rick McKnight was a father, grandfather, husband, and businessman. Rick McKnight died peacefully this week. He was 71.
Who Was Rick McKnight?
Rick McKnight was a resident and native of Columbus, Georgia. He was a graduate of Auburn University and the former Director of Education at RiverCenter for the Performing Arts. He was the beloved husband of Marquette McRae McKnight.
Rick was a passionate Arts education activist, a church organist and choir director, a people-lover, grandfather, and husband. The entire Columbus, GA residents have requested special prayers for the cheerful man whom they all described as a loving person who treated everyone equally.
According to Georgian resident, Melinda Weeks Newton, “The most remarkable thing about Rick was how he made everyone feel so incredibly special with his warm greetings and genuine kindness. He was truly a treasure, and we have lost a wonderful soul.”
“I find comfort in knowing that the beautiful gates of heaven have opened wide for this extraordinary man. You will certainly be missed, my friend. Rest in peace, Rick Electric City Life
There must be so many stories of how he inspired people, we appreciated Rick for his continuous support of culture, the arts & community. Praying for Marquette McRae McKnight & family. Rest in power, Rick, thank you for the legacy & everything you helped build in #ColumbusGA Oh no…”
Rick McKnight Obituary and Funeral Arrangements will be Released by the Family
