The Light Is On At A. W. Rich For The Father Of Nancy Weatherwax

George L. Knox

Swanton - George Lyman Knox, 84 passed away on Tuesday March 17, 2009 at Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans. He was born in Hinesburg, VT on August 10, 1924 son of the late Walter and Flora (Peters) Knox. He married the former Irene Fonda on June 21, 1947 whom predeceased him on March 1, 2005. George served his country well as a proud member of the U. S. Army during his service he had received the prestigious Purple Heart medal. Later he worked for Hemingway Trucking as a truck driver. George had been a dedicated mason with the Patriot Lodge 33 of Hinesburg since 1946. He was also a member of the VFW of Hyde Park and a Teamster #597. George will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.

He is survived by: His son Randall Knox and wife Bonnie of Enosburg, VT; His five daughters: Linda S. West and husband Lynwood of Swanton, VT; Brenda L. Wheeler and husband Robert Sr. of Swanton, VT; Susie G. Bixenman and husband Don of KS; Nancy Weatherwax and husband Joseph of Fairfax; Terry Ann Knox of Kansas; Sixteen grandchildren; Thirty-Three Great grandchildren; Several great-great grandchildren; His brother Walter Knox and wife Shirley of Monkton; His two sisters Nancy Trombley and husband Gary of Jeffersonville; Jenny Wells and husband Raymond of FL; Four brothers-in-law Harold Fonda of MA; Carroll Cromie of Burlington; Bruce VanDyne of NY; Calvin Zimmer of FL; His sister-in-law Shirley Fonda of Essex; Two aunts: Mary Peters of Hinesburg; Alma Beane of ME Many cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was also predeceased by: His brother Vernon Knox and his wife Mary; His sisters Alice Zimmer, Marion Cromie, Shirley VanDyne and grandson George Weatherwax.

The family wishes to extend a very special thank you to Tanya Weatherwax for all the loving care she gave to her grandfather-in-law over the past years. We greatly appreciate the unconditional love she gave George. A special thank you goes to the wonderful care provided by Candy, Megan and Emily as his home health care providers..

Their will be no public visiting hours. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday May 19, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at the Vermont Veterans Memorial Chapel in Randolph Center, VT with the Reverend Elizabeth Griffin officiating. Burial will follow in the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery where full military honors will be accorded this Purple Heart recipient. Memorial contributions in George’s memory may be made to either the Combat Vets Association care of Bruce Bennett 487 Colonial Dr. White River Jct., VT 05001 or to the Alzheimer’s Association VT-NH Chapter 10 Ferry St. Suite 427-B Concord, NH 03301-5004. Arrangements are by John D. Workman, A. W. Rich Funeral Home – Fairfax Chapel, 1176 Main St. Fairfax, VT 05454. The family invites you to share your memories and online condolences by viewing his tribute by directly visiting www.awrichfuneralhomes.com