Mr. Raymond Lee Knox

In Loving Memory Of Raymond Lee Knox was born June 24, 1932 to his loving parents Verona Matthews and Ernest Knox in Chatfield, Arkansas. He was the fourth of five children, the baby brother. He spent most of his young life in Sikeston, Missouri and received his education in the Sikeston Public School System. As a child, Raymond had a deep faith in God. At an early age he joined Smith Chapel in Sikeston. As an adult, he joined the 25th Street Church of God in Christ under the leadership of Reverend George L. Pickard. He later joined New Providence Baptist Church under the leadership of Dr. Everett N. Jennings Sr. Growing up Raymond enjoyed baseball, hunting, fishing, and family. He was an avid outdoors man just like his big brothers and he was seldom seen without them. They learned from their father that “nothing comes before family”. Following in his brother George’s footsteps, he joined the Army. He was in the 6th Armored Division, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri Company, Company A, and The 5th Heavy Tank Battalion. He was very proud of his military service in the Army that ended with an honorable discharge. After the military, he joined his father and his brothers in Detroit working alongside them at the Ajax Paving Company as a heavy equipment operator. Soon after, the Knox brothers along with their dad started working at Nagle Paving Company where Raymond advanced to the position of a foreman which he retained until his retirement. He worked for Nagle for 42 years, the oldest employee on the job. He continued to work for the company into his retirement as their contract liaison. On April 24, 1955 Raymond married the love of his life, Quvellar Cooley. They were happily married for 69 years until his untimely death. Their union produced six beautiful children. Raymond was a kind, humble, and loving husband, devoted father, and awesome brother. He never met a stranger. He was grandfather or pops to all his children and grandchildren’s friends. He was loved by all and will be greatly missed. Raymond made his transition peacefully at home with his wife Quvellar, granddaughter Sher'Von, and in his daughter Linda arms on May 31, 2024 after complications from a stroke. He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife Quvellar Knox; children Linda Coles, Raymond Knox Jr. (Michelle), Marvin (Sara) Knox, Debra Knox, Cynthia (Gregory) James, and Jacqueline (Jerome) Fletcher; his sisters Ernestine Thompson and Nola Jean Hitchens. His parents and brothers George and Willie Knox, grandson Frank Blockton Jr. preceded him in death. Daddy is now free from pain and suffering and in perfect peace. He will live on forever in our hearts and also touching others by being a Gift of Life Donor.

Mr. Raymond Lee Knox

June 24, 1932 - May 31, 2024