Carl Mayne Knox, age 93, of Readyville passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018 at his home. He was a native of Cannon Co.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Cleta Mae Holt Knox of Readyville; Children, Capt. Barry L. Knox of Wartrace, Timothy Knox of Readyville, & Betty (Gary) Brown of Bradyville; Granddaughters, Britney & Hannah Brown of Bradyville; and Brother, Jack & Naomi Knox of Murfreesboro. Several nieces & nephews also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Forrest Knox & Tina Bell Gram Knox; and his son, Dickie Knox.
Mr. Knox was a member of the Woodbury Church of Christ and was a school bus driver for 31 years for Cannon County Schools. He worked for General Electric for 10 years & also worked at Armour Creameries Cheese Plant. Mr. Knox was a retired farmer where he enjoyed tending to his livestock, especially his sheep & cows. He was a wonderful husband, father, and family man.
Funeral Services will be 2 PM Sunday, May 27, 2018 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Herb Alsup officiating. Interment will follow at Thyatira Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 4 to 8 PM Saturday, May 26, 2018.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Thyatira Cemetery Trust Fund.
Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net
