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Vernon Knox Obituary

Vernon Knox Montgomery, AL Age 55, died June 10, 2010; born October 10, 1954, in Clarksdale, MS and was a former resident of Lansing. Mr. Knox graduated from Eastern High School on June 13, 1974 and retired from the State of Michigan in 2009, after 30 years of service. He was a devout Christian who enjoyed sports, spending time with his family and friends and listening to the "Blues". Vernon was preceded in death by his parents, W.D. and Mary Martin, and his grandmother, Thelma Knox. He is survived by his wife, Michetta; 2 daughters; 4 sons; 13 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; 9 sisters; and 3 brothers. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 23, at 1 p.m. at Galilee Baptist Church, 2511 Reo Rd., Lansing, with the Rev. Ernest Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in Deepdale Memorial Park, Lansing. The family will receive friends on Wednesday at the Church from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. The family is being served by the Gorsline-Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing. Online condolences may be sent to www.gorslineruncimanlansing.com.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Jun. 20, 2010.

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Shrie Pope

June 25, 2010

You willl always be loved and remebered. So glad I got to know you better!

Ree Ree

June 23, 2010

MY DEAREST SYMPATHY TO THE KNOX,MARTIN FAMILY MAY GOD BRING PEACE AND COMFORT TO YOUR FAMILY AS A WHOLE MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYS ARE WITH YOU ALL GOD BLESS YOU ALL FROM THE BLOCKER FAMILY.

Arron & Alexis Houston

June 22, 2010

May GOD bless the whole family of Vern. The love you have for each other is magnificient. He may have passed on but he will live in your hearts forever. Sincere Condolence

Beverly Motcheck

June 21, 2010

Although I didn't know Vernon, I know how much he meant to you Michetta. It has always been apparent how much you loved him and how blessed you were to have such a wonderful husband. My heart goes out to you as you mourn. It is my sincere hope that you find comfort and peace in the days ahead.

BEVERLY MOTCHECK

June 21, 2010

Although I didn't know Vernon, I know how much he meant to you Michetta. It has always been apparent how much you loved him and how blessed you were to have such a wonderful husband. My heart goes out to you as you mourn. It is my sincere hope that you find comfort and peace in the days ahead. Sincerely, Beverly Motcheck

SHIRLEY WILSON-JACKSON

June 21, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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