Robert A. Knox's Obituary
Robert Alexander Knox (Bob, 'Sarge' to many)
Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather
Bob was born in Tacoma, Washington on October 7, 1947 to Percy Joseph Knox and Violet (Eager) Knox. Bob was raised in Tacoma as well and graduated from Mt. Tahoma High School. During his high school years, he worked part time at Tacoma General Hospital doing grounds maintenance where his father Percy was the Director of Building Maintenance and Construction.
After high school, Bob joined the Navy where he served 4 plus years from 1969 to 1973, during which he served in Vietnam and Korea. He also served on a hydrofoil when back in the United States. Bob earned a National Defense Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation Medal and an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for his service in Korea.
Following his service in the Navy, Bob worked for the federal prison system, both at McNeil Island and in Lompoc, California. Lompoc was a long way from home and family, so he returned to Washington where he worked for a few more small companies before starting work at Boeing in 1985. Bob worked for and retired from Boeing after 31 years in late 2016.
Bob met his wife Kim of nearly 30 years in 1987 and together they raised 3 children in Tacoma. Bob enjoyed being involved in all the kids sporting activities from T-Ball all the way to college soccer. he also enjoyed camping during the summers with his favorite spot being Seaside.
Bob is survived by his wife Kim, three children, Karley (Stewart), Kraig and Kiersten (Cody), two grandchildren, Carson and Paisley, sister Colleen (Bud) and many extended family whom he cherished.
He is preceded in death by both parents, Percy and Violet Knox and is now reunited with them in Heaven.
"OUR EARTHLY BODIES ARE PLANTED IN THE GROUND WHEN WE DIE, BUT THEY WILL BE RAISED TO LIVE FOREVER.
OUR BODIES ARE BURIED IN BROKENNESS, BUT THEY WILL BE RAISED IN GLORY. THEY ARE BURIED IN WEAKNESS, BUT THEY WILL BE RAISED IN STRENGTH"
1 Corinthians 15:42-43
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