Knox, Bobby Joe (Dalton)

  • Monday, April 6, 2020
Bobby Knox
Bobby Knox

Bobby Joe Knox, age 78, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020.

He was born on Jan. 27, 1942 to the late James Wright Knox, Sr. and Ardis Beatrice Key Knox.

He was preceded by his wife, Willie Pearl Austin Knox, and brother, William Floyd Knox.

He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church and was well known for his love of people and his great sense of humor.

Survivors are his daughter, Cassandra (Curtis) Williams; son, Frederick (Vivian) Jackson; brother, James Knox, Jr., of Dalton, Ga.; and grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Due to health concerns for the community, a graveside service and interment will be held on Wednesday, April 8, at noon at the Center Valley Cemetery in Murray County, Ga. with Pastor Edward Hoggs officiating.

Arrangements are by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Ga.

Obituaries
Clara Andrews Cooley
  • 6/27/2025

Clara Andrews Cooley died suddenly on Monday June 23, 2025. Mrs. Cooley was the daughter of Howard and Eva Andrews of Panama City, Fl. She is survived by her husband, Aaron A. Cooley, her ... more

Katherine B. Shrum
Katherine B. Shrum
  • 6/27/2025

Katherine B. Shrum, 90, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, died on Thursday, June 26, 2025. She follows her husband of 58 years, Stanley Dean Shrum, as well as her parents, Tom and Annie Ruth Dodson, ... more

Richard D. Leazer
Richard D. Leazer
  • 6/27/2025

Richard D. Leazer, 92, of Hixson, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on June 25, 2025. He was a retired Air Force veteran, and was also retired from TVA. Richard ... more