Samuel J. Knox

samuel knox

January 17, 1948 ~ September 13, 2021

Born in: Union City, TN
Resided in: McCormick, SC

Samuel J. Knox, passed away on September 13, 2021 at age 73.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia L. Knox, his father and mother, Robert and Elizabeth Knox, he is survived by his daughter and son-n-law, Hollie and Ray Wyrick, daughter and son-n-law Kelly and Lee Kennedy, and 2 grandsons Rylan Wyrick and Gabriel Kennedy.

He is a purple heart and bronze star recipient for his heroic actions in Vietnam. After many years in the advertising business, he enjoyed his retirement at the lake. His pride and joy were his grandsons and Georgia football.

The family has chosen not to have a memorial at this time. They will have a full military honor graveside service at a later date at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Georgia. In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations in his memory to the Wounded Warrior Project.

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  1. Georgia football, sams corner, margaritas Sunday’s, Fritos, Bemer’s and stories about the grand boys… life will never be the same! You were considered family and will truely be missed! We love you and we are praying for the family.

  2. Kelly and Holly I’m so sorry about Sam he was my very good friend for a long time as you know. I will miss him as much as I miss your mom there together once again. Love you guys!

  3. Hollie and Kelly, we are so sorry for your loss of your father. We know he will be missed same as your mother Tricia. You guys have our deepest Sympathy, may God bless the family.
    Jackie & Lillian

  4. Hollie and Kelly….
    I am so very sorry to hear about Sams passing.. Stanley and I have a lot of fond memories when we used to party with him and Tish at Knox’s house…Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Kelly….♥️

  5. CandleImageHollie and Kelly and to all the family, I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your father.
    May you feel the love, strength and comfort of our Lord and Savior at this very hard and difficult time.
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  6. Hollie and Kellie,
    We are so sorry for the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are going up for the family. May God’s love and strength hold you close at this time.


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