Roy Earl Knox Jr. Obituary

The passing of Roy Earl Knox Jr. of Newnan, Georgia occurred on August 14, 2026. Roy, born on May 29, 1950, shared life with family, friends, and community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Roy Earl Knox Jr. to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Roy Knox and Virginia Knox; and his son Gilliam Cheatham. He is survived by: his wife Margaret Knox; his children, Amy St. Laurent of Newnan, Tanner Knox (Becca) of Charleston, SC, Eleanor Cheatham of Newnan and Laura Barnhart (JR) of Charleston, SC.; his siblings, Mark Knox (Danette) of Newnan, Jan Knox Deyton of Newnan and Jill Knox of Woodland, GA.; and his grandchildren, Ellen, Luke St. Laurent of Newnan, Madeline Jayne Knox of Charleston, SC, Cheney, Blakely Lawson of Newnan, Elizabeth and William Barnhart of Charleston, SC.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that those who wish to make a memorial donation do so to the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University or treat a friend, loved one, or perfect stranger to lunch.