Jesse Glenn Knox Obituary
The passing of Jesse Glenn Knox of Etowah, Tennessee occurred on July 8, 2026. Jesse, born on May 4, 1941 in Niota, Tennessee, is remembered by those who knew him. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jesse Glenn Knox to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Harless Saffles and Minnie Saffles; his wife Jimmie Sue Bishop Knox; and his siblings, Donnie Knox, Howard Knox and Debbie Wells.
He is survived by: his son Richard; his daughter-in-law Rhonda Knox; his granddaughters, Jessica (Jimmy Jacobs) and Emily (Tyler Caldwell); his great grandchildren, Tyler, Ella Jacobs, Blane and Aiden Caldwell; his brother Edward Saffles; his siblings-in-law, Tommy, Linda Bishop, Walter, Melinda Bishop and Betty Wilson; Rick and Cindy Clark. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Double Springs Cemetery Fund at 111 County Road 776, Athens, TN 37303 or Claxton Community Volunteer Emergency Services at P.O. Box 1024 Athens, TN 37371.
