Daniel Patrick Knox

Daniel P. Knox, 82, of Taylor passed away, Tuesday, December 4, 2012 in Bartlett. Daniel was born February 22, 1930 in Taylor to Willella and Raymond Knox.

He worked for Texas Power& Light for 38 ½ years. Following his retirement from Texas Power & Light, he worked for the Taylor City Cemetery for over 10 years and also for Ed’s Place. Daniel was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Taylor. He also served in the Army National Guard.

He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother and four sisters.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Violet Grace Johle Knox, children Brenda Echols and her husband Thomas, Sr., Patrick Knox and his wife Regina, and Durand Paul Knox and his wife Tessa; grandchildren, Thomas, Jr., James, Robert, Paula, Tucker, Taylar, Hunter, and Haley, eleven great-grandchildren and numerous other family and friends.

Visitation will be held Friday, December 7, 2012 from 6-8 p.m. at Providence Funeral Home.

Celebration of Life Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 8, 2012 at Trinity Lutheran Church with burial to follow at Taylor City Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Raymond Knox, Brian Johle, Dennis Johle, Vernon Johle, Larry Kieschnick and Thomas Rohlack. Honorary pallbearers will be his grandchildren.

Memorials can be made in Daniels’s name to Trinity Lutheran Church or Southern Care Hospice in Waco, TX