Corey Jene Knight, age 24, a resident of Fort Scott, Kansas, joined Jesus Friday, March 20, 2026, at the University of Kansas Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones. Corey was finally freed from his wheelchair-bound life and walked through Heaven’s gates.
Corey leaves behind his loving mother, Kimberly Rose and stepfather, Jerry Rose of Fort Scott; his father, Kyle Knight and stepmother Shayla Knight of Uniontown, Kansas. Corey has three sisters, a stepsister, six brothers and a stepbrother. His big sister, Tricia Vargas of Fort Scott and two younger sisters, Kylee and Paisley of Uniontown and stepsister, Amy VanBecelare of Pittsburg. Two older brothers, Garrett and Dayton Knight of Fort Scott and four younger brothers Mathew, Reese, Cooper and Kaden of Uniontown and stepbrother, Jason Wilson of Fort Scott. Corey also leaves behind twelve nephews and a niece. Aiden, Leilan, Isaac, Benjamin, Jordan, Jax, Olivia, Trippton, Oliver, Ari, Opie, Roe and Castiel. Corey was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Earl and Billy Jene Graham and paternal grandparents, Virgil and Nadja Knight.
For twenty-four years, Corey defied the odds stacked against him. From his diagnosis before birth the outlook was bleak. Corey fought hard for twenty-four years, not being defined by statistics. Corey brought so much joy and happiness to everyone he met. His infectious smile and laugh would light up the room. Corey enjoyed musicals, concerts – particularly Members Only, ice cream, bubbles, balloons and most of all his love for his family and cuddles with his mama. Corey gets to walk into Heaven with Jesus and do all the things his earthly body couldn’t do.
Pastor Paul Martin will conduct a celebration of Corey’s life at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, March 26th at the Community Christian Church. Burial will follow in the Dayton Cemetery. The family asks that guests wear blue to honor Corey. Memorials are suggested to Families for Hope, Inc and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.