Thomas Edward Knox

Thomas E. Knox III, age 70, of Ray, Ohio passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020 at Adena Regional Medical Center. Thomas was born on May 11, 1950 to Thomas E. Jr. and Norma Jean Knox. Tom worked many years for General Motors. He was President of UAW Local 969; Vice President, Chairman, and Board member of Western Credit Union; Chairman of the Broad of Union Label; recipient of the Sheehan award; Democratic member and many other achievements over the years. Tom was a member of Luther B. Turner Masonic Lodge #732 FandAM where he earned his 32nd degree. He was also a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles #2279 and Moose Lodge #11. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, and taking cruises. Preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Norma; stepmother, Barbara Knox; and son-in-law, Donald Martin. Survived by his wife of 40 years, Janice Knox; children, Kimberly Martin, Michelle (Steve) Smith and Ashley Knox; grandchildren, Donnie Martin, Jessica Martin, Amanda (Ben) Ferree, Summer (Tyler) Willis, Alyssa (Chris) Winland, Kylie Smith, Addison Knox and Gabriella Knox; many great grandchildren; siblings, Toni (Chuck Keller) Fawn Keller, Gary, Ruby, and Jeannie; nieces and nephews including Shane and Dawn Dee. Family will receive friends on Monday, October 26, 2020 from 4-7 pm at Heart and Hope Funeral Home by Schoedinger, 3030 W. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio 43204 where family funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. Interment Sunset Cemetery. Guests are respectfully required to wear masks, social distancing and occupancy observed for the safety of guests. Visit www.heartandhope.com to share a memory, send condolence or watch the webcasting of the service.