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Darrell Arthur Knox

1948 - 2016

Darrell Arthur Knox obituary, 1948-2016, Detroit, MI

BORN

1948

DIED

2016

Darrell Knox Obituary

KNOX

DARRELL ARTHUR Age 68 of Dewey Lake, Brooklyn passed away at home on December 15, 2016 under the loving care of his family and Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice of Jackson. He was born on March 31, 1948 the son of Harry W. and Margaret (Haworth) Knox. Darrell graduated from Livonia Franklin in 1966 and earned his Associates Degree from Schoolcraft College in Livonia. Darrell married his sweetheart: Peggy Taylor on March 14, 1969 in Farmington and she survives. He retired from Kroger/Foodland Distributors and Carmack Appliance & Service in 2010. Darrell had a passion for golfing, fishing and spending time with his family. He enjoyed their winters in Venice, FL. Welcoming Darrell home will be his many buddies that have gone before him.

His Family....In addition to his loving wife of 47 years, Darrell is survived by his children: Michael (Christine); grandsons: Dylan and Jack which he was very proud; in-laws: Helen and Edwin Taylor; brothers: Ron (Juanita) Knox, David (Judy) Knox; sister-in-law: Shelly (Shawn) Gagnon; nieces: Sara Gagnon, Christine Andrews, Leesa (Chad) Lipman, Karen (Brian) Yaldoo and Lauren and Jennifer Taylor; nephews: Stephen Gagnon, Rick and Scott Knox. Darrell was preceded in death by his parents; brother: Dennis Smith; brother-in-law: Randy Taylor; step-father: I. Ward Smith.

His Farewell...Per Darrell's wishes, a private bedside farewell was held and there are no services. Please sign Darrell's guestbook at www.borekjennings.com or leave a message of comfort for the Knox family by calling 877-231-7900.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Hometown Weekly Newspapers from Dec. 18 to Dec. 22, 2016.

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