Verlin "Howard" Knox

Howard Knox, age 75 of Niota, Passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, November 14, 2020. Howard was born on July 8, 1945 to the late Harless and Minnie Saffles.

In addition to his parents Howard is preceded in death by his brother, Donald Knox; Sisters, Bertha Rae Marshall, and Debbie Wells; a special great aunt, Minnie Hamilton
Left behind to cherish his memory are his wife, Kathleen Knox; two sons, Daniel Knox (Linda), Terry Knox; three step children; brothers, Glen Knox (Jimmie Sue), and Edward “Chipper” Saffles; sister, Diddie Torbett; also, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; and a host of extended family and friends.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday November 18, 2020 from 4:00 – 8:00 Pm in the Companion Funeral Home – Athens Chapel.
A graveside service will be held Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 1:00 PM At Mcminn Memory Gardens in Athens, Tennessee. With Pastor Kenneth Copeland officiating.

You are invited to share a personal memory of Howard or your condolences with his family at his online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral and Cremation Service and the Cody family are honored to assist the Knox family with these arrangements.