John Knox Obituary John Thomas Knox Suffolk － John Thomas Knox was a loving father, son and brother and will be sorely missed not only by us, but all those who had the opportunity to know him. John was born May 28, 1985 in Franklin, VA. He was a dedicated and loving father to his 3-and-1/2-year-old son Emmett, a beloved son to Tom and Shirley and an admired brother and beloved friend to Eric. John grew up in Suffolk, VA and following graduation from Lakeland High School, he knew he wanted to learn a trade that would allow him to help people while applying his artistic talent. In 2004, he set out on a journey to do just that, studying at John Tyler Community College and later graduating with a degree in Mortuary Science. John worked as a Funeral Director for several years and consoled countless families in their darkest hours as he supported and guided them through the despair that comes with loss. Following his tenure at Wright Funeral Home in Franklin, VA, John decided to focus on his artistic talents, becoming a photographer at Lifetouch National School Studios. John thrived in his new-found environment, and picking up a camera became a natural outlet for his creativity. John had plans to go back to school and earn another degree, a degree in Graphic Design, which he felt was his true calling. He was looking forward to building a bright future for himself and his son Emmett. John was involved in a car accident and passed away October 25, 2013 at the age of 28. He is survived by his son Emmett Reid Knox, parents, Tom and Shirley Knox, brother and sister-in-law, Eric and Carrie Knox, grandfather, Harold Lankford and former wife, Tabitha Peace Sidwell. A memorial service will be held Thursday, October 31, at Westminster Reformed Presbyterian Church, 3488 Godwin Blvd. Suffolk, VA 23434 at 2 p.m. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com. John Knox Obituary (1985 － 2013) － Franklin, VA － -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/John-Knox 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/john-knox-obituary?id=16374192 3) $ https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/*\.* ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary John Knox, a loving father, son, and brother, passed away in 2013 at age 28 after a car accident. He left behind his son Emmett, parents Tom and Shirley, brother Eric, and former wife Tabitha. John worked as a funeral director and photographer, pursuing his artistic passions. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A memorial service for John Knox was held on 31 October 2013 at Westminster Reformed Presbyterian Church in Suffolk, VA. Condolences were registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com. ## The Edited Obituary Suffolk - John Thomas Knox was a loving father, son and brother and will be sorely missed not only by us, but all those who had the opportunity to know him. John was born 28 May 1985 in Franklin, VA. He was a dedicated and loving father to his 3-and-a-half-year-old son Emmett, a beloved son to Tom and Shirley and an admired brother and beloved friend to Eric. John grew up in Suffolk, VA and following graduation from Lakeland High School, he knew he wanted to learn a trade that would allow him to help people while applying his artistic talent. In 2004, he set out on a journey to do just that, studying at John Tyler Community College and later graduating with a degree in Mortuary Science. John worked as a Funeral Director for several years and consoled countless families in their darkest hours as he supported and guided them through the despair that comes with loss. Following his tenure at Wright Funeral Home in Franklin, VA, John decided to focus on his artistic talents, becoming a photographer at Lifetouch National School Studios. John thrived in his new-found environment, and picking up a camera became a natural outlet for his creativity. John had plans to go back to school and earn another degree, a degree in Graphic Design, which he felt was his true calling. He was looking forward to building a bright future for himself and his son Emmett. John was involved in a car accident and passed away 25 October 2013 at the age of 28. He is survived by his son Emmett Reid Knox, parents, Tom and Shirley Knox, brother and sister-in-law, Eric and Carrie Knox, grandfather, Harold Lankford and former wife, Tabitha Peace Sidwell. A memorial service will be held Thursday, 31 October, at Westminster Reformed Presbyterian Church, 3488 Godwin Blvd. Suffolk, VA 23434 at 2 p.m. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com. ## Vital Statistics Summary | Name | John Thomas Knox | |---------|------------------------------------| | Age | 28 years | | Birth | 28 May 1985; Franklin, VA | | Death | 25 October 2013; Unknown | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|----------------|--------------------------------| | John Thomas Knox | Decedent | Suffolk, VA | | Emmett Reid Knox | Child | Unknown | | Tom Knox | Parent | Unknown | | Shirley Knox | Parent | Unknown | | Eric Knox | Sibling | Unknown | | Carrie Knox | Sibling-in-law | Unknown | | Harold Lankford | Grandparent | Unknown | | Tabitha Peace Sidwell | Former Spouse | Unknown | ## Other Relevant Information 1. John Knox was born in Franklin, VA. 2. He graduated from Lakeland High School. 3. In 2004, John studied at John Tyler Community College and later graduated with a degree in Mortuary Science. 4. He worked as a Funeral Director for several years, consoling countless families. 5. John later became a photographer at Lifetouch National School Studios. 6. He planned to go back to school to earn a degree in Graphic Design, which he felt was his true calling. 7. John was looking forward to building a bright future for himself and his son Emmett. 8. He passed away at the age of 28 after being involved in a car accident.