William Knox Glenolden, Pennsylvania Obituary

William Knox

William Knox, age 99,of Morton, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 8th. Born in Scotland in 1916, Bill came to Philadelphia with his family when he was six years old. He was in the US Coast Guard during WW II and retired from Atlantic Richfield in 1973. Bill was skilled with his hands and an accomplished carpenter. He built the house where he and his wife Teresa raised their large family. He loved to work in his garden, ballroom dance and met his wife at a USO dance during the war. Bill also loved the sea and enjoyed spending time at the shore in his younger years. Predeceased by his wife Teresa (Keim) of 51 years and predeceased by his sons, James, Kevin and his grandson William, he is survived by sons, William of Rathdrum Idaho, Jonathan (Joanne) of Folsom and daughter Regina (John) of Folsom. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren. A life celebration will be planned at a future date.
August 27, 1916 - March 8, 201608/27/191603/08/2016
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William Knox, age 99,of Morton, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 8th. Born in Scotland in 1916, Bill came to Philadelphia with his family when he was six years old. He was in the US Coast Guard during WW II and retired from Atlantic Richfield in 1973. Bill was skilled with his hands and an accomplished carpenter. He built the house where he and his wife Teresa raised their large family. He loved to work in his garden, ballroom dance and met his wife at a USO dance during the war. Bill also loved the sea and enjoyed spending time at the shore in his younger years. Predeceased by his wife Teresa (Keim) of 51 years and predeceased by his sons, James, Kevin and his grandson William, he is survived by sons, William of Rathdrum Idaho, Jonathan (Joanne) of Folsom and daughter Regina (John) of Folsom. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren. A life celebration will be planned at a future date.

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