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Marcus Knox Obituary

PEORIA - Marcus Knox Sr., 54, of Bismarck, N.D., formerly of Peoria, Ill., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 20, 2014, in Bismarck, N.D.

Marcus was born on Feb. 23, 1960, in Peoria to Troy and Willie (West) Knox.

Marcus was a 1978 graduate of Manual High School. He was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. He served as a general laborer for Union Hall 563 in Bismarck, N.D.

He is survived by four children, his fiancee, five brothers, six sisters and four grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. today, May 29, 2014, at Simons Mortuary, with a visitation one hour prior, beginning at noon. The Rev. Virgil Gordon will officiate.

Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements.


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Published by Peoria Journal Star from May 28 to May 29, 2014.

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Carlton Jordan

June 22, 2014

I love you brother and miss you so much.

cynthia jordan

June 15, 2014

Love and miss you brother & friend

[email protected] Rev. R.W. Randle, Pastor

May 29, 2014

The church family of HIGHER DIMENSIONS PRAISE & WORSHIP CHURCH, Peoria, Il. extend to your family our sincere condolence during this most difficult time. Be encouraged in knowing that not only will God SEE you through, but He will also CARRY you through.

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