Michael Leon Knox

Michael Leon “Mike” Knox, age 70 of Graysville, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2021, at his home. He was born in Graysville on May 12, 1951, the son of the late James William Knox and Magdalene (Carden) Maynor. He was also preceded in death by his five brothers, Arthur Knox, Bill Knox, Ricky Knox, Raymond Knox, and Charlie Maynor, and his three sisters, Betty Reel, Audrey Harwood, and Sharon Sims.

Mike lived in Graysville all of his life, was a boilermaker, and later sold produce. He served his country as a Staff Sergeant in the USMC in Okinawa. He attended North Hixson Church of God.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Deloris (Dodd) Knox; his daughter, Veronica (Jimmy) Wilson; and his son Michael Knox II, all of Graysville. He is also survived by his two grandchildren, Miranda McGinnis and Jacob McGinnis and his three great-grandchildren, McKinley McGinnis, Ollie McGinnis, and Ali Lewis. Also surviving Mike are his three brothers, Tony (Diane) Knox of Graysville Mountain, Roger (Portia) Maynor of Wolf Creek, and David Maynor of Dayton, and his four sisters, Loretta Tucker of Dayton, Brenda Knox of Dayton, Mary Ann Messimer of Graysville, and Sarah (Mike) Long of South Carolina.

Funeral services for Mike with military honors will be held on Friday, January 28, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Rick Smith officiating. He will be laid to rest in Rhea Memory Gardens on Saturday, January 29, 2022.

Funeral service live streamed at: https://my.gather.app/remember/michael-knox-2022

Social distancing is encouraged and masks are requested by the family.

Please share your memories and photos of Mike on his online guest register at www.vanderwallfh.com .

The family is being cared for by Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton, TN, where they will receive friends Friday, January 28, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. until the time of the service.