Harlan L. Knox - Labrie-Claybar

Harlan L. Knox, 87, of Orange, died Tuesday, August 24, 2010, at Baptist Hospital in Orange.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 26, 2010, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange with Deacon Willie Posey officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City.

Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home.

Born in Corrigan on December 15, 1922, Harlan was the son of Elmer Lee Knox and Minnie Beatrice Alexander Knox. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII was a supervisor for Allied Chemical in Orange. Harlan was a member and Deacon at MacArthur Heights Baptist Church and a life member of P.T.A. He was an avid Texas Longhorn fan and loved the outdoors, especially fishing and camping. Harlan loved his grandchildren and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his father, Elmer L. Knox; mother, Beatrice Knox; step-mother, Vera Knox; and brothers, Corky Knox and Jack Knox.

Harlan is survived by his wife, Agnes Knox of Orange; three sons, Michael Harlan Knox, Billy Jack Knox and his wife, Katheryn, and James Richard Knox all of Orange.

He is also survived by his five grandchildren, James Michael Knox and his wife, Dawn, Kelly Glen Knox and his wife, Heather, Diana Sorge and her husband, Tracy, Jamie Latiolais and her husband, Trevor and Tyler Evan Knox; nine great-grandchildren, Hunter Michael Knox, Trevor John Knox, Talon Lee Knox, Kendal Edward Knox, Ellisa Nicole Knox, Kale Jackson Knox, Kinley Elizabeth Knox, Harlie Joe Sorge and Codie Katheryn Sorge; sister, Evelyn Mullins of Deer Park; and brother, Ellis Lee Knox of Pittsburg, Texas.

Serving as Pallbearers will be James Michael Knox, Kelly Glen Knox, Tyler Evan Knox, Tracy Sorge, Ray Long and Kenneth Knox

Condolences

Anonymous September 12, 2010

Please accept my deepest sympathy in the passing of Mr. Knox. I remember him from my days at NOBC. He was a faithful fixture and a sweet man.##imported-begin##Mary Adele Horn Hall##imported-end##

Anonymous August 25, 2010

I started working at Allied Chemical in 1980. Harlon was one of my first buddies out here. We would sit in the water treatment area gabbing about our kids, the economy and retirement. When he retired I knew that I would really miss him. I'm still here##imported-begin##Barbara Cunningham##imported-end##

Anonymous August 25, 2010

Mother, Tommy, and I offer our deepest sympathy at the passing of a beloved brother and uncle. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.##imported-begin##Susan Watson##imported-end##

Anonymous August 24, 2010

Tyler and family, May God give you the strength you need to get through this difficult time....our prayers are with you and your family.... The Brock Group-Engineering Department##imported-begin##The Brock Group##imported-end##

Anonymous August 24, 2010

Dear Knox Family ,I'm so sorry to read of Mr. Knox's passing.There are so many memories of going to church ,school and breaking bread together.You are in my Thoughts & Prayers.When Peace like a River, It is Well with My Soul.Love Mary##imported-begin##Mary Metcalfe Blevins##imported-end##