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BERTELL KNOX Obituary
BERTELL EMANUEL KNOX (Age 88)
Passed peacefully on Tuesday, December 15, 2015. Predeceased by Primrose Ellis Knox, his beloved wife of 62 years. Survived by two sons, Bert Jr. and Kevin; two grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Family will receive visitors on Monday, December 21 from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 2021 Rhode Island Ave., NE., Washington, DC 20018. Interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Services entrusted to John T. Rhines Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church.
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Mari Pohlhaus
December 17, 2024
I can´t believe that nine years have passed. Mari
Billy Dickens
July 23, 2024
I meet Mr. Knox in 1966 at the Munitions Building on Constitution Ave. as a high school summer employee from North Carolina. I was a messenger. Only 16 and Mr. Knox was just 30.
Always inspired me. I came back to NC and never forgot how nice he was to me.
Didn´t know he was gone. I am now 74. Billy Dickens
Mari Pohlhaus
December 22, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers. RIP!
Jennifer Betts
December 21, 2015
Holding you in the light for all your laughs and support that I remember you shared with dad.
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Harold Summey
December 21, 2015
Bertell Knox gave me the greatest gift that anyone could to a musician: he spent his time teaching me to be a better musician! As I was preparing for the Theloniuos Monk Competition in 1992, he shared his knowledge of music, of the drums, and of the business of music, advice that helped me then and continues to be crucial today. He was an expert in his field and I will always be indebted to him for his generosity and patience.
keith mathis
December 21, 2015
Bertell, know that my love for you is eternal. You have taught me so much. Heaven, is swinging now..
Bill Gwaltney
December 21, 2015
Mr. and Mrs. Bertell Knox were the parents of a good friend of mine from Grade School. I knew them, too, as supporters of my old Boy Scout Troop (T333) at St. Francis de Sales Church and Elementary School. They were kind, talented, dedicated, courageous, generous, and purposeful. They were concerned Christians, dedicated Catholics, and focused on Civil Rights. Mr. Knox was a long-time musician and worked with many of the greats in American Jazz. I was honored to re-connect with Mr. and Mrs. Knox at St. Francis de Sales a few years ago, and had sent a number of post cards to them just to say "Thank You" for being who they were. May they rest in peace.
Ann Hallaman
December 20, 2015
Bertell you were great muscian and friend thats how I got to know you and love you...you always made me smile when you played with Dick Morgan, my special friend.Primrose, you are a beautiful person who I feel priviledged to know you.
Indigo Love
December 20, 2015
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Christine Willis-Bennett
December 20, 2015
Mr. Knox was a faithful member of St.Francis de Sales Church. He will be fondly remembered and missed.
Steve Mims
December 20, 2015
Rest in peace Coach Knox. The DeMatha High School family will miss you
Ernie Douglas Sr
December 19, 2015
BERTELL was the first musician I met when I moved to THE D.C.AREA.MANY ROADS TRAVELED TOGETHER SINCE.
December 19, 2015
My Music Comrade since 1960. Farewell, Lennie
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