Alan Wayne Knight, 31 years old, of Rexburg, ID, a new resident to Carlsbad, NM, passed away Monday, October 13, 2018 on his way to work in a tragic automobile accident.

Alan was born November 14, 1986, in Phoenix, AZ to Michael Wayne Knight and Julie Ann Gibson Knight. As a boy, Alan was a friend to all, a quality that followed him throughout his life. He was called, "brother," by his many lifelong friends because of his friendship offered to all who crossed his path.

Alan was married on July 14, 2007, in Salt Lake City, UT to Alma Espy Reyes Knight whom he devotedly loved. Together, they shared a love for nature and had many adventures exploring, hiking, and walking many, many, many miles shed hunting. Alan and Espy showed unconditional love as they supported each other's dreams and never gave up on each other.

On January 24, 2015, Alan and Espy joyfully welcomed their first and only child, Onyx Wayne Knight, who quickly became Alan's best friend, side kick and motivation for everything he did in life. Alan was known to have his dogs and his boy with him wherever he went. There was no mountain climbed, no adventure to be had without Onyx on his back. Onyx inspired all of his father's plans and dreams and brought him pure joy.

Alan graduated from Shelley Adult Training Center, an accomplishment achieved with the support of his wife, parents, cherished friends and their parents, who rallied for him to achieve his goal. He recently moved his family to Carlsbad, NM where he started his career at Nuclear Waste Partnership (W.I.P.P.). True to his nature, Alan made a town full of friends in only a few short months.

Alan is survived by his wife, Alma Espy Reyes Knight; son, Onyx Wayne Knight; his beloved grandfather, Hobart Wayne Knight; parents, Michael Wayne Knight and Julie Ann Gibson Knight; and only sibling, Stacy Jean Knight Salter and husband, Jonathan Mark Salter; mother-in-law, Alma Carillo; brother-in-law, Brian Reyes; sister-in-law, Stephanie Reyes; his special girl, Marley; and his beloved dogs.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 20, at the Burton LDS West Chapel, 3958 West 2000 South, in Rexburg. The family will receive friends Saturday from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the church prior to services.