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Devereaux Knox Obituary

Devereaux C. Knox NEWPORT NEWS - Retired U.S. Navy MMCM Devereaux "Bull" Chester Knox, 72, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2010. Born in Guilford, Conn., he was a resident of Hampton Roads for more than 51 years. "Bull" retired as a Navy SEAL in 1988 after 30 years of service to our country. He served several tours of duty in Vietnam with SEAL Team 2 and he was with the UDT Frogmen. Surviving are his children, Michael Francis Knox, Dev Christopher Knox and Dawn Maria (Knox) Gutierrez; six grandchildren; four great- grandchildren; very special friends, Jim and Jan Archibald; Dev is predeceased by his wife, Margaret Elaine Knox. A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 27, in the First Landing Chapel on Fort Storey. Inurnment will be in Connecticut at a later date. Arrangements are by Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions, 2609 Cunningham Drive in Hampton, 757-825- 8070.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on May 26, 2010.

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Linda Knox-Stettner

August 13, 2025

He was my First cousin, More like a big brother, as we grew up in houses next door to each other. I will Love and miss him forever and hope his daughter (Dawn) reads this and calls me. Linda Knox Stettner.
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Linda Knox-Stettner

March 4, 2025

Devie was my first cousin. We grew up living next door to one another. He was my treasured "big brother" and protector. We were only about 6 years apart in age. I miss him ongoingly and will be truly blessed to see him in heaven

Angie Gutierrez

May 27, 2010

I wasn't able to know the man who is now in heaven but i had the opportunity to know his daughter Dawn and for that Dawn, thank you for being my sister and caring for my whole family and welcoming me into the family, I truly appreciate your kindness. They say we are a product of our parents and if your dad was anything like you he was a great man. He will remain an angel on your shoulder until he is ready to greet you in heaven above. So wipe your tears away and know that he will be with you for many many more years. With all our love, your brother and sister and niece and nephew.

Penny Kirmes

May 27, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Andrea Raiter

May 27, 2010

Dawn and Mary - I am thinking of you with great sympathy and saying a prayer for your dad's delivery and comfort, and for you both, in that you are blessed by God.

Jay Stockard

May 26, 2010

Dev was a friend and coworker for many years. We shared a great joy in reading, and swapped many books over the years. Dev was a true patriot, and the service that he gave to his country was only exceeded by the level of friendship he gave. He will be truly missed! Fair winds and following seas Dev. May God bless you and your family now and always.

Jay Stockard

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