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Bobbie J. Knox-Roy

1949 - 2016

Bobbie J. Knox-Roy obituary, 1949-2016, Rockford, IL

BORN

1949

DIED

2016

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Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home

200 N Johnston Ave

Rockford, Illinois

Bobbie Knox-Roy Obituary

Bobbie J. Knox-Roy 1949—2016
Bobbie Joyce Knox-Roy, of Rockford departed this earthly life Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at SwedishAmerican Hospital. She was born December 6, 1949, in Crawfordsville, Arkansas; the daughter of Howard and Bobbie Lee Knox. Bobbie lived in Rockford over 40 years, coming from Chicago. She was employed in shipping and handling by Bergners Distribution Center. She graduated from Phelix High School, Marion, Arkansas, and received her Associates degree from Monticello Junior College. Bobbie leaves to cherish many loving memories, two daughters, Leah and Sybil Knox; son, Rodney (Karen) Knox; 10 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Annie B. Davis and Arlease Taylor; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, three brothers and one sister.
Services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, April 22, 2016, at Christian Union Baptist Church, 1705 Kilburn Avenue. Entombment in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Arrangements completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home, 2429 W. State Street.

Published by Rockford Register Star on Apr. 20, 2016.
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I am so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with the family during this difficult time. God cares about you and understands your sadness. He will help you to endure. Celebrate your many fond memories of Bobbie.

April 22, 2016

Ms.Bobbie. When, you were with family and friends the laughter never ended. So, don't let the laughter stop. Keep them laughing on the other side. Family, Ms. Bobbie, is doing just fine. Our God, is still in the business of blessings. Never, doubt that. Keep the faith and keep your head up. I will continue to keep all of you in my prayers.

Cora Woods

April 22, 2016

The biggest laugh around with a voice you could hear down the street , and her famous words when she saw you ,HEY NOW, how you doing,. (Bobbie) ,you will be miss, Timothy Carmichael

April 22, 2016

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Christian Union Baptist Church

1705 Kilburn Avenue, IL

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11:00 a.m.

Christian Union Baptist Church

1705 Kilburn Avenue, IL

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200 N Johnston Ave, Rockford, IL 61101

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