AMIR ZACHARIAH KEMONEI McKNIGHT

We mourn the passing of Amir Zachariah K. McKnight, 18, of Ladson, SC, who departed this life on Thursday, November 6, 2026. Amir was an exceptional football player and a proud graduate of Stratford High School, Goose Creek, SC, Class of 2026.

Amir is lovingly remembered by his mother, Shalonda McKnight-Nisbett; stepmother, Sophie Nisbett; father, Cole Brown; step-sister, Nicolette Nisbett; grandmother, Mae Brown; as well as his aunts Yvonne (Farentina) Ponder, Annette (Marty) Beckham, Samantha (Michael) Lobban, Lavette Moiddleton; uncles, Eddie (Raquel) Baldwin, Anthony (Tayshell) Sweatman, and Valerian Brown. Amir also leaves behind many cherished cousins, friends, and relatives.

Amir was preceded in death by his grandmother, Dorothy Middleton, and grandfather, Lloyd McKnight.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the McKnight and Brown family, the Stratford High School Football Team, and all faculty and staff during this challenging time.