Fred Davy Knox was born on January 21, 1929 in Dublin, Texas. He moved to Grand Prairie as a teenager where he spent the rest of his life.
Fred was a proud Marine and loved his time as a Grand Prairie policeman. His real passion was trucking. He owned his trucking company for over 50 years, but he was always a truck driver at heart. His people were not his employees, for they were family to him.
He loved lake life, Fun Valley, cruises and his hometown Grand Prairie.
Fred always made you laugh with his priceless humor and quick wit. Everyone enjoyed just being around him and hearing his “Fred-isms”.
Above all, Fred loved Myrle, family and friends.
Fred is preceded in death by his First Wife, Phyllis Knox; Infant Daughter, Kristy Ann Knox; Parents, Dudley Knox and Corrilla Bell Knox; Sisters: LaVera Kimbrel and Jolly Rawlings; Brothers: Boyd “Sonny” Knox and Monte Knox.
He is survived by his wife, Myrle Knox; Sisters: Billy “Bee” Carder and husband, Henry, Ann Turk and husband, Gary; Brother, Dudley “Boy” Knox; Son, Fred Knox Jr. and wife, Debra Anderson; Daughter, Kandy Franklin and Husband, Val; Stepsons: Ricky Clark and Randy Clark. Grandchildren: Kacy Taylor, Austin Franklin, Brandy Clark, Ryann Vanoven, Marcus Deleon, Shelby Clark and Casey Clark, and nine Great Grandchildren.
Fred has left a legacy that will be cherished by all.
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