Billy Ray Knox

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Billy Ray Knox

1934-2017

 

Billy Ray Knox, 82, of Terrell, passed away March 5, 2017, in Plano. He was born on Oct. 7, 1934, in Canton.

He loved to travel, hunt, fish, bowl, and play golf.  He graduated high school from Canton in 1953, served in the Army and went to Texas A&M.  He worked 47 years for Southern Union Gas Company.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife of 50 years, Maudie Irene Knox; brother, Truman R Knox; and grandson Hunter Knox.

Hel is survived by his brother, Sammy Jo and Melva Knox; brother, James A. and Linda Knox; son, Robert R. and Gail E. Spencer; son, James A. and Patty Spencer; daughter, Nancy Spencer Marshall; son, Stephen D. and Sheryl Spencer; son, Douglas B. and Julie Knox; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2017.