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David Wayne Knox passed away on July 10, 2014 in Pasadena, Texas after a lengthy illness. David was born in Pasadena to Travis and Wendy Knox and grew up in the Pasadena/Deer Park area. After graduating from Deer Park High School, David began working for Diamond Shamrock (Occidental) and worked there more than 33 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed the outdoors. He is survived by his mother, Wendy Knox; brothers, Paul Knox and wife Suzette, Mike Knox and wife Terri, Tommy Knox and wife Jan. He is also survived by a large extended family including several aunts, uncles, numerous nieces and nephews, and cousins. David was loved by his family and friends and will be missed. The family will receive friends for visitation at Grand View Funeral Home on Thursday, July 17, 2014 from 4:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
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Michael Cole
August 4, 2014
Well Uncle David, time has come to part ways and journey down the remainder of our paths without you. I am saddened by the loss and think back of many memories of my life, and child hood. A great many of these memories include both you and Papaw. I can hear the many conversations around our dinner table in regards to which stand to hunt or where the deer might be just to hunt in the same places as last year as if it were yesterday. I will wish for one more conversation with you, as I have wished for the same with Papaw since his journey with us was completed. Thank you for the times and memories, and thank you for taking me in as your nephew. I will miss you and hope to see you again on the flip side with rod and reel in one hand and rifle in the other. Until we meet again....
Suzette Knox
July 28, 2014
Those we love don't go away,
They walk beside us everyday.
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed....and held so dear.
In loving memory,
Suzette
Paul Knox
July 28, 2014
When you were born, I was 8 years old,
You were the baby of the family, and I loved you.
As I grew up to become a teenager, you were too young
To share in some of the adventures we had, but I loved you.
I grew up too fast and left home to start my married life,
We missed some important times together,
And I truly regret that, but I loved you.
As adults, (like most brothers), we had our "ups and downs",
I am truly grateful we ended on an "up"!
I hope you know how much I loved you!
In loving memory,
Your big brother, Paul
Cheryl Kennedy (Gardner)
July 27, 2014
I was very sad to hear David passed away. I was filled with a flood of fond memories -the Best being: 1975 when David joined our family, on our annual vacation to Garner State Park - FUN FUN Summer floating the Frio.
David will always be remembered by all that knew him, as a Great guy, avid sportsman, kind and thoughtful-- he will be dearly missed.
May God bring the family peace and comfort during this difficult time of grief.
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Mark Phillips
July 22, 2014
I knew David from the Moose Lodge.
Super nice guy and always had a smile on his face. God Bless your family.
Jane Theiler
July 22, 2014
Prayers and sincere condolences for the Knox family and friends--May God comfort you all
July 19, 2014
I was saddened to hear of David's passing. My heartfelt and deepest sympathy is sent to all of the Knox family. Karen Ledbetter Johnson (Pasadena,TX)
Agustin Acevedo
July 18, 2014
My sincere condolences to the Knox Family. I got to see David Knox early March just before i retired from Oxy and he hugged me and wished me good luck for my retirement. Its very sad and it hurts to loose a great friend. I know he is in good hands with our lord and no more suffering. I will miss you my brother.
Gus Acevedo (League City, tx.)
David Garey
July 17, 2014
Our Sincere condolences to the entire Knox family from David, Pam, Jeanette & Jon Garey. David touched the hearts our entire family in all his good ways, for many years. Our family is proud to have had David in our life as a cherished friend who will be greatly missed.( The stories that could be told are many_). He will always be remembered and missed by our family. David, Pam, Jeanette & Jon Garey
Natalie Knox Guzman
July 17, 2014
I have such wonderful memories of Uncle David that will be cherished forever. He was loved so much and will be missed by so many.
Debi Margison (Howell)
July 17, 2014
I met David the summer before high school. He teased me about being a DP girl since he was a Deepwater guy. After we graduated, I ran into him every so often and we always talked about the first time we met. RIP my friend!!
Tammie Mize (Crabtree)
July 17, 2014
David was every girl's crush at Deepwater Elementary back in the 60's. We were all crazy about David Knox. I remember wrapping his house at Leslie Burch's slumber party in Jr. High. He will be missed....
Scott & Gisele Stein
July 17, 2014
We will miss our good friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Pat Fox
July 17, 2014
David you most certainly will be missed. I met David in Vegas on a few occasions and enjoyed his company and sense of humor. He will always be remembered for being so generous and giving. RIP Pish
Terri Douglass (Adams)
July 17, 2014
David, I will miss you dearly. You and I had so much fun in the classes we had together in high school, especially Art class. For those who didn't know this about David, he was a talented artist. You also had a gift with having your contagious smile. Everyone you spoke to, whether they were a stranger or you knew them, would always walk away with a smile too! RIP my dear friend.
Stan Arnot
July 17, 2014
You will be greatly missed David. I always enjoyed meeting you in Las Vegas. RIP Pish
Brian Boyd
July 17, 2014
Words cannot describe the loss we are all feeling now. We will miss David dearly and remember fondly the times we were able to spend together as a family.
With all of our love to the Knox family,
Brian and Shawnna Boyd
Kaye Traweek (Koehn)
July 17, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about David. The first memory I have of him was in third grade. He was in Mrs. Langley's class too, and I made it no secret I considered him to be my boyfriend. Even as an eight year old, David graciously tolerated this. The crush continued all through jr high.
We ran into each other many years later as young adults and talked easily for hours, reminiscing, catching up. David touched my life in nothing but positive ways. He was bright, kind, open, and honest...a really good person. I know he will be greatly missed.
July 17, 2014
bye David, you always were a friend to us, very nice guy, in many ways
we all will miss you and your funny humor, xoxo Lisa
July 16, 2014
As your neices we will forever have fond memories of us sitting around as a family listening to Knox boy childhood stories. We love you dearly and miss you forever more!! Sometimes in life there are people who are willing to say what they mean no matter what. We like to believe we have some of your bravery running thru our veins. Life wont be the same without you!
To our dearest Memaw,
As mothers we can not fathom the pain you must be feeling after losing a piece of your heart! We will be praying you find comfort in the days ahead. One thing is for sure...Uncle David rests in a much better place and is reunited with Papaw, probably catching a fish or 10!
We send our love to all of the Knox family who are hurting after such a great loss.
Love, Jackie Knox and Jana Knox-Vallone
July 16, 2014
We always looked forward meeting David (PISH as we knew him!) in Vegas. He was a fun, generous man.~I know you are winning every hand now! Miss you! Crazymary & DJ
Trent2
July 16, 2014
I'm certainly going to miss "Pish". His generosity seemed endless and probably was. Las Vegas trips will never be the same knowing we won't be meeting up.
Rest easy old buddy!
Kathleen (Lamb) Watkins
July 15, 2014
Goodbye dear cousin. I am so very sad about this. My memories of you will always be loving and dear. My heart goes out to my lovely Aunt Wendy and to Mike, Paul and Tommy. I am sending all of my love to all of you!!
Teri Cameron
July 15, 2014
Such a tragedy to lose such a good guy. I will cherish the trips to Vegas and the times we spent together - truly one of a kind - May you rest in peace, David.
Marc Rutrough
July 15, 2014
I met David (Pish) and Renee many, many years ago on the patio at Paris in Las Vegas.. We were instant friends.. It was amazing that I was there meeting people from La Porte all those miles away..
He helped through a rough time when a dear friend of mine passed away.. He didn't even know her, and yet he showed up at her services to support me.. There are not too many people that would do that. He was always willing to share or help out.
I wish I had been a better friend these past few years and stayed in touch more. I will always regret that..
But I have some super memories of our great times in Las Vegas together and all the side splitting laughter he was capable of causing.. There was never a dull moment when Pish was at the Meets..
I am going to miss you brother.. RIP David..
Joan Gaw
July 15, 2014
David was a wonderful person, a true gentleman in every sense of the word. He will be missed.
Jackie "Lynn" Hockaday
July 15, 2014
Precious Lord,take my hand. Lead me on, let me stand. I am tired, I am weak and I am worn. Through the storm, through the night, lead me on to the light. Precious Lord, take my hand - leave me home. To David with love. My thoughts and prayers are going out to his family especially his mother.
Paula Dear
July 15, 2014
Thoughts and prayers for the Knox family.
Mary Thomas Ozan
July 15, 2014
My prayers are with Mike and all your family. Working with David was both pleasure & chore. Oh how I remember working with him and Bill Page. He was so knowledgable and for sure did not like being told how to do something. Stubborn as an ox but him and Renee were so much fun to be around. My heart breaks for the entire family and Renee. I was shocked to the core when David Shelton called. Oxy was a wonderful family to work with. Life long friends were made.
Sandra Pickens
July 15, 2014
To the Knox Family;
I am so sorry for your lost, but remember earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and received you unto myself; that where I am, there you may be also. (John 14:2,3).
Bonnie Soland
July 15, 2014
My prayers and sympathy go out to David's family and friends. We met him several times in Vegas. He was the most generous, friendly man we have ever met. He will be missed so much by all of us. Rest in peace David, you will never be forgotten.
Twinkle
July 14, 2014
David was a very kind, gentle soul. Upon our first meeting, he charmed my Mom, daughter & sister with his enormous "Texas-ness". A year later, my Mother became ill & passed. We met several times after that & he always talked about the Meet with my Mom. May God bless you all.
July 14, 2014
So very sorry to hear this. David always had a smile for everyone. The 79'ers have lost another great man. Prayers to the family.
Martha Dossey
July 14, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss, Our son, Alan and David were friends when we lived in Deep Water, David was the most sweetest and well mannered young man I have ever known...Prayers go out for David's family and friends.
been around
Frank and Lillian Covernale
July 14, 2014
To the Knox Family
Frank and I would like to give our sympathy for your lost. David was such a blast to be around and we will cherish that thought for the rest of our lives. He will be very missed in our hearts.
Jackie Hockaday
July 14, 2014
David was a wonderful person whom I loved from the moment I met him. My thoughts and prayers are going out to David's family especially his mom (whom I met one time in the hospital at Pasadena). David loved his mother and brothers so much. David will always have a special place in my heart. I will miss him terribly. I know that I will be seeing David in heaven. With all my love to David, and sympathy to his mother and his family, Jackie "Lynn" Hockaday (Speedway, Indiana)
July 14, 2014
God rest this merry gentleman! David, you will be missed... much love to the Knox family, Allan and Beth Petrich
Cherie Ford Meyer
July 14, 2014
This is a heartbreaking loss for all of us who knew David. He was a good honest man and friend to not only me but my entire family for many years, I loved him dearly. My sincerest thoughts and prayers to the Knox family.
Charlene Anderson
July 14, 2014
I am so very sorry for your loss. My family and I send our thoughts and prayers to all.
Tiffiny Willis
July 14, 2014
I worked with Mike and David at Oxy. Use to meet them and others up at Texans, when it was open. I transfered to a different plant through the contract company I work at Oxy for. Even though I was not at Oxy I still met up with them from time to time. Loved listening to the stories him and Mike would tell, even if they were just stories ;-) He was a good man and will be deeply missed. My prayers are with the Knox family. I will not be able to attend for I have a family funeral to fly out to that evening.
July 14, 2014
Mike and family,
I know you are hurting from the loss of your brother. We send up prayers and know that Jesus heals all wounds. David and Kerry Adair
Mary Ann Anderson Bouse
July 14, 2014
So sorry for y'alls loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Knox family.May God bring you peace and comfort.
Terry Willette
July 14, 2014
I remember the first time I saw David, he was nine yrs old. Cute little blond. He was such a fantastic little brother. I'm so sad for Mike and his family. It is such a devastating loss. Rest in peace dear David.
Mike and Terri Knox
July 14, 2014
Each night we shed a silent tear, as we speak to you in prayer, to let you know we love you, and just how much we care, take our million teardrops,wrap them up in love,then ask the wind to carry them, to you in heaven above.
Ronnie Owen
July 14, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Patti in Ontario Canada
July 14, 2014
Heaven has a new guardian angel watching over all that had the priviledge of knowing him.
My condolences to all.
Mike Knox
July 14, 2014
I have a hole in my heart the size of Texas! Not only have I lost a brother, I have lost a lifelong friend.
From the time mom told me, "take care of the baby", I have tried to do just that. Sometimes David made it easy and other times he made it so hard it was almost impossible. David did it his way or not at all.
Not many people got inside to see the goodness in David. The people he loved were really loved.
You will be missed by many.
Randy Turner
July 14, 2014
I've only know David for a few short years. I am new to Deer Park and David was one of the first to make me feel welcome to the area. In the time that I've known David, he has caused me to laugh about a million times with his quick wit and unique sense of humor; he will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to all of David's family and friends.
Jane Corlee
July 14, 2014
I knew David for so many years and there was never a time that he didn't make me laugh! My heart and prayers go out to his family for this horrible loss. I will never forget him and his infectious smile. May he now be in peace.
Bryan Knox
July 14, 2014
Uncle David was a good man. I have great memories of shared hobbies with him in which he taught me much. He will be missed.
July 13, 2014
He was my friend that always made me laugh.
Renee Knox
July 13, 2014
I loved David with my whole heart! I will miss him dearly!
joanne oneil
July 13, 2014
You did it the best you could. love jojo
Kevin Campbell Bryan Kupke
July 13, 2014
David was one of the most entertaining people either of us has ever had the privileged of knowing. We were introduced by the internet and became part of a unique family that has grown together for the past 15 years. No trip to Las Vegas will ever be complete again with the absence of that genuine smile, honest personality and generous nature that David possessed. Of all the friends we have lost through the years, the loss of David hurts the most. He will never be forgotten.
Mike Cebula
July 13, 2014
My sincere condolences to David aka Pishs family. David and I shared some wonderful times together in Vegas. He was the kind of friend that rarely comes along and I will miss him dearly.
Susan (JP) Zelinsky
July 13, 2014
David was a kind and generous man. Much love coming from his extended family at VEX. I will miss you my friend and the fun times we had in Vegas. It just will not be the same without Pish.
Jim & Kelly Donato
July 13, 2014
David was a good friend. Our condolences go out to all of his family and friends. We will miss him and the good times we always had when we got together.
Barbara Barnes
July 13, 2014
To all of David's family,
We are so sorry for your loss. David was a very good friend of ours and although we lived thousands of miles away from each other, we talked and text whenever we could. He was always a sweet, loving, crazy, generous, gentleman whenever we were together with our group of friends. I loved him so much and even my husband thought David was a special kind of guy. We will miss him every day for the rest of our lives. The world was a better place with David in it.
Sending our love and prayers to all of you,
Barbara (BJ) & John Barnes
Mike Birnie
July 13, 2014
David, or Pish as I knew him most of the time, was one of a kind. I never met any of his family but I did meet up with David many times over the last 12 years or so in Las Vegas. He'll be greatly missed! RIP my friend.
Ron Harris
July 13, 2014
So sad to hear about David. His smile and his way of making people laugh will truly be missed. Happy thoughts of David and healing prayers go out to all the Knox family.
Alan & Daphne' Stakes
July 13, 2014
We Will Be Praying For all Of The Knox Family.
July 13, 2014
Will surely miss David. I remember, all the great times we had in Vegas playing blackjack from dusk till dawn. All the years Fishing all over Texas. He worked hard and played hard. Rest in peace, my friend. Joe & Donna
Leon and Kathy Kielpikowski
July 13, 2014
David was a great friend to us. We will miss his texts, and the fun times we had together in Vegas. He was one of the most generous and caring men. RIP David, we will never forget you. Sending prayers for David's friends and family. Kip-n-Kat
Randy and Shara Hawkins
July 13, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss. David will be missed. Our love and thoughts are forever with you.
Marcy Bayless
July 13, 2014
Dearest Knox family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. And I love you all. Sincerely Marcy Bayless
Donnie knox
July 13, 2014
We love you!
The Knox Family will truly miss David!
Donnie, Trish and Jessica Knox
donnie knox
July 13, 2014
So sorry for your loss! We loved David and always enjoyed the time we got to spend with him and smile!
Sad loss for the Knox Family!
Love Donnie, Trish and Jessica Knox
Anita Johnson
July 13, 2014
Mike & Terri,
I'm so very sorry for the loss of David. He's at peace now. Lot's of healing prayer's coming your way,
Anita Johnson
Fay Weaver
July 13, 2014
Mikie we are so sorry for your familys loss ! we hope to come down and see you all!! We Love You and your family like our own!!!Love Bob and Fay and Kids
July 13, 2014
Dear Knox family, I am so sorry I can't be down there at this time to give you each a hug. It's hard to understand why the youngest of "our boys" is the one to be first chosen to leave. We can only hope that one day this might be made clear to us. Until then you all must continue to love and take care of each other in the beautiful way you took care of David. He was a fortunate man to have been a part of such a loving family. Please give "Uncle Sonny" a special hug before he heads back. We both love you all so very much. Aunt Paula
July 12, 2014
Sincere condolences from Julie Carnes and the staff of Grand View Funeral Home and Memorial Park.
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