Pearl L. Knox Jr., 77, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully at 7:43 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born in North Lewisburg, July 25, 1942, the son of the late Pearl LeRoy Knox and Doris Levon (Spain) Wessel, who survives in Bellefontaine.
On Oct. 31, 1975 he married Joan ‘Joni’ E. (Shoffner) Knox and she survives.
He is also survived by three children, Aimie (Steve) Fry of DeGraff, Stan (Jerrie) Shafer and Marilyn Knox Robb, all of Bellefontaine; six grandchildren, Eric Shafer, Erin (Adam) Niederkohr, Delanie (David) Baustert, Donald Robb Jr., Hayden (Jessie Correa) Robb, and Morgan Fry; three great-grandchildren, Cathleen and Isaac Niederkohr and Lillian Baustert; nine siblings, Della Scott, Sharon (Jerry) Hoge, Patricia Pinks, Mike Knox, Randy (Terri) Knox, Juanita Perdue, Carol (Jim) Simpson, Kim Knox, and Kerm Knox; a-sister-in-law, Melissa; and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.
A brother, Arthur E. “Doody” Knox preceded him in death in 2010.
Pearl worked for the Streets Department for the City of Bellefontaine until his retirement. He served his country and was a veteran of both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army. He enjoyed fast-pitch softball, umpiring, playing pool, golfing and even the Cleveland Browns. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Pastor Ken Neighoff officiates a memorial service at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020, at the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 321 N. Main Street, Bellefontaine, followed by military honors provided by the Logan County Veteran Honor Guard. Visitation is Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home and again one hour prior to the service on Monday.
The Knox family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at https://donate.lls.org/lls/donate.
Funeral arrangements are in care of the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Bellefontaine and online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.edsfh.com.