Warren Knox

Warren D. Knox

Age 75 of Morris, passed away January 15, 2012 at his home with love all around him, after losing his battle to cancer and kidney failure.

Born August 19, 1936 into a close and loving family in Edenwold, Tennessee, Warren was a son of the late Martha and Warren Knox. Warren was very active in organizations concerning deafness, and his paintings graced the walls of many places. Warren worked for newspapers throughout his life, and he was a huge fan of the University of Tennessee sports. The family would like to extend a special thanks Joliet Area Community Hospice.

Survivors include his wife Roseann Watson-Knox; two children: Jeanne (William) Locante of Franklin, Tennessee and John Knox of Lenoir City, Tennessee; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; his dearest aunt Josephine Reeder of Madison, Tennessee; six step-children: Ken (Sue) Watson, Joretta Watson-Allen, Jana (Carlos) Paez, Kevin Watson, Karl (Deanna) Watson and Kurt (Stephanie) Watson; (17) step grandchildren and (8) step great grandchildren.

Warren was preceded in death by his first wife Beverly Hartmann-Knox; his identical twin brother Joe Knox and his parents.

He is going back home to his beloved Tennessee. Visitation will be held on Friday January 20, 2012 from 5-8PM at Spring Hill Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5110 Gallatin Pike in Nashville, Tennessee (615-865-1101). Funeral services will follow Saturday January 21st at 11:00AM in the funeral home.

Friends may sign the online guest book or send private condolences to the family by logging onto: www.ReevesFuneral.com

Local arrangements have been made under the care of Reeves Funeral Homes, Ltd. in Morris. (815/942-2500)