Torry J. Knight

Torry J. Knight, age 59, of Jamestown, New York, passed away unexpectedly on March 9, 2026. Born on February 27, 1967, in Jamestown, he was the son of Della Hough and James Knight. At a young age, Torry was lovingly raised by William Avery, whom he affectionately called “Dad.”

A proud graduate of Jamestown High School, Class of 1985, Torry continued his studies at Jamestown Community College. He possessed a big heart and a deep love for his family and close friends. An avid sports fan, he passionately followed the Buffalo Bills and the San Francisco 49ers. Torry also found joy in cooking, singing, caring for animals, being in nature, and spending time outdoors. A skilled handyman, he took great pride in his ability to fix almost anything.

He is survived by his three children, Carin Knight and Alyssa Knight, both of Jamestown, New York, and Vanessa Knight Bellman of Ohio; his four cherished grandsons, Kenton Knight, Niko Knight, Luca Knight, and Kenyan Knight-Payne, all of Jamestown; his mother, Della Hough of Jamestown; his father, James Knight of Kalamazoo, Michigan; two brothers, Travis Knight (Kim) and Shawn Avery (Jennifer), both of Jamestown; and three sisters, Tammy Knight-Crough (Jason) of Jamestown, Shannon Avery of Marietta, Georgia, and Tara Avery of Lakewood, New York. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friends.

Torry was preceded in death by his father figure, William Avery; his sister, Audra Avery-Crenshaw; and his grandparents, Ressie Blakeney Hough, Katie Mildred Cunningham, and Cletus and Versye Knight.