James “Rooster” Douglas Knox age 83 of Athens, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2015 at his residence. Mr. Knox was born June 3, 1932 in Carolyn County, TN to Sam Edward Knox and Mary Elizabeth Kilpatrick Knox.
Graveside services will be Sunday, July 12, 2015 2:00 p.m., at Sardis Spring Baptist Church Cemetery with Tim Keenum officiating. There will be no visitation. Limestone Chapel Funeral Home assisting the family.
Mr. Knox was a member of Sardis Springs Baptist Church.
Preceded in death by his wife, Anne Knox.
Survived by one daughter, Patricia Sue Kilby of Athens; two sons, Gregory Douglas Knox of Billings, MT and Dwight Douglas Knox of Charleston, SC; 6 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; one sister, Sara Ruth Clinard of Athens; one brother, Johnny Knox.
The family request no flowers.
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