Robert R. Knox, Jr.

As a career army soldier, he served in Korea, Vietnam and Cambodia. His many assignments, including three years in Alaska, provided a broad experience in nuclear weapons and warfare.

A prolific true story teller, he enjoyed relating entertaining stories of growing up in Uvalde and San Antonio and his years in the Army.

Col. Knox enjoyed relating his experiences being an escort for the Eisenhower family at the President's funeral. Toward the end he surprisingly discovered he was standing between President Nixon and President Johnson. He also had the opportunity to visit with General Omar Bradley.

Some of the medals earned in his military career were the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal with 4th award for 104 aerial missions over hostile territory to support counterinsurgency operations, Joint Service Commendation and Army Commendation Medal with 2 oak leaf clusters.

Before moving from Uvalde, he completed the requirements to be an Eagle Scout. This was completed at age 14, making him the youngest Eagle Scout in Uvalde. Robert graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1946. He received his BA from St. Mary's University and MA from Utah State University in Industrial Engineering.

After retiring from the military, he returned to San Antonio and was employed by Santa Rosa Hospital System as Safety Engineer, and served on the Board of the Greater San Antonio Safety Council, later serving as an industrial engineer and Director of Medical Records.

Robert was a member of the Military Order of the World Wars, a Life Member of the 25th Infantry Division Association, Tropic Lightening, a member of the Military Officers Association of America, and enjoyed the reunions of his Officer Candidate School Army Officer Class of '57.

Robert served 21 years as a volunteer with the Red Cross serving in many capacities from Chairman of the Disaster Services Committee to serving on the Red Cross Board. He was a member of the Clara Barton Society and was proud to receive the Clara Barton Honor Award for Meritorious Volunteer Leadership, the highest award, for his years of service.

Robert and his wife, Ann, have loved their travel of the world, going to over 60 countries, enjoying seeing the Arctic Circle, and many cruises around the world...their love and enjoyment of each other made for a "fairy tale" life together. Born in Uvalde, Texas on November 28, 1929 and passed away on August 27, 2010 from liver cancer.

He was predeceased by his parents, Robert Rodger Knox, Sr. and Mable Johnson Knox, and first wife, Betty Kearns Knox; his son, Robert Rodger Knox III and stepson, Trey Terrell.

He is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Ann Lail Terrell Knox, his children: John P. Knox and wife, Dawn; Juliana Knox Banks and husband, Steve ; Ruth Schnieder, daughter-in-law; step-daughter, Tyanne Terrell and husband, Wes ; grandchildren: Patrick Banks, Michael Banks, Kathleen Banks, Jeffrey Banks, J.P. Knox Jr., Brian Knox and Jessica Knox, Collin Hartbarger, Callie Terrell, Emily Terrell and Meghan Rapp.

Also surviving is the special family of Laura Zukiwski, and husband, Dr. Alex Zukiwski and daughters, Alexis and Lauren of Maryland.

MEMORIAL

SERVICE

THURSDAY

SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

9:00 A. M.

PORTER LORING CHAPEL

Interment to follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with full military honors.

The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Paul Lamb and the staff of Brook Army Medical Center for their care and professionalism.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the San Antonio Chapter of the American Red Cross, 3642 E. Houston St., San Antonio, TX 78219.