Raymond G. Knox
Raymond G. Knox, 77, of Beaumont, died Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Beaumont. He was born on June 11, 1946, to Margaret Wilkinson Knox and Wallace Knox, in Taylor.
Survivors include his wife, Pat Knox; sons, Richard Knox of Beaumont and Jeff Knox and his wife, Lee Ann, of College Station; grandchildren, Kannon Knox and Rhett Knox, both of Beaumont and Aubrey Knox and John Wallace Knox, both of College Station; sister, Carolyn Gamerman of Arizona; and beloved dog, Sandy.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
A gathering of Mr. Knox’s family and friends will be from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 6825 Gladys Avenue, Beaumont. His interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Southeast Texas, 2050 Spindletop Avenue, Beaumont, Texas 77705; the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516; or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.
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Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary Major Dr.
- 1605, North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77713,
- December 30, 2023
- 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Mass of Christian Burial
St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church
- 6825, Gladys Ave, Beaumont, TX, 77706,
- December 30, 2023
- 11:00 am
Interment
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
- 4955, Pine St, Beaumont, TX, 77703,
- December 30, 2023
It was always a pleasure to be around Ray. Such a wonderful man!
May God grant Pat and the family the peace that passeth all understanding.
Dear Pat, Sincere condolences in the loss of Ray. Have fond memories of earlier days with y’all. A donation is being sent to the Catholic Television Network (EWTN) in memory of Ray and with requests for prayers for your family. Sincerely, the Don Mazzu family.
Just wanted you to know that love and prayers are with you.
I’ll never forget some of the fondest memories of my childhood growing up in Delaware Place! Running into you and Ray was always a small reunion, and the love from you both so clear. Shining all of the love and light back on you and your family, that you may find comfort and peace. Sending you the biggest hug. Love, Melissa
Dearest Pat, My heart breaks for you and your family. I pray that the wonderful memories you have with Ray bring you some comfort and peace. You and your family will remain in my prayers.
Dionne Fontenot
Pat, Tommy and I are sending love and prayers of peace to you and your precious family. May the Lord bless you and keep you through this very sad time. Much love, Tommy and Sheila
Pat, my deepest sympathies to you and your family. Ray was a true mentor for me, that I was so grateful to have in my business.
Dear Aunt Pat and amazing cousins: I adored, loved, and respected Uncle Ray. He was such a strong and compassionate figure, and had a wicked sense of humor. Especially when he would prank you, Aunt Pat. The world was a better place with him in it.
“Grief, I’ve learned, is really just love. It’s all the love you want to give but cannot. All of that unspent love gathers up in the corners of your eyes, the lump in your throat, and in that hollow part of your chest. Grief is just love with no place to go.”
All my love,
Chanel
Pat-
Our hearts are with you and the whole family in this difficult time. May God bless you all.
Sincere condolences to the family. I am so very sorry for your loss. May God provide the necessary peace and comfort to your family and friends during this difficult time. Please remember these words of encouragement from the Bible: “ Jesus plainly told her: “I am the resurrection and the life. He that exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life.” —John 11:20-25.
Pat,
I am sending love and hugs to you, Jeff, and Richard. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this hard time. He was a fine man.
We are sad to hear about Ray’s passing. May the Lord comfort you at this time. We will not be able to come.
Pat, Richard and Jeff, we are so very sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers during this difficult time. I know he was loved deeply.
Pat, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Receive strength, comfort, and peace from our Heavenly Father who loves you so much. And I love you too, dear friend.
“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.”
Numbers 6: 24-26 ✝️
Pat I’m so very sorry for your loss, know that they’re are a lot of people praying for you and your family! I am not going to be in town so I want be able to come to the service… know that my heart is heavy for this family! Love you and will be praying for you!
The Lacy family sends their condolences and prayers to the Knox family. Pat, if there’s anything you need or want you have to do is email me or text me I can be there within two hours.
Our hearts weep with you during this season of grief. Ray was a gentle spirit. He was very loving to his family. He was a wonderful friend.
Ray, we cherish our years with you. Thank you for your friendship.
Love, the Woolsons
Pat, Richard, and Jeff, I’m so very sorry for the loss of your husband and father. There are no words of comfort but know that the three of you are in my thoughts and prayers. I know that God will give you the strength to go through this difficult time. Ray was such a wonderful, kind man husband and father. I’m know he adored his grandchildren, as they adored him, too. My prayers are with them also. May the memories of him last them a lifetime and bring smiles to their faces and the rest of you in the future. It did to my father’s children and grandchildren. I know God is with you all during these trying times. My love to all of you, Pat Velzeboer