Alvin Lee Knox Jr.

Al graduated from Gordon Lee Memorial High School in 1978 where he lettered four years in baseball and received a full scholarship to attend Shorter College. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Shorter College in 1983. He later became a Certified Public Accountant. Throughout his career, he served as Controller for Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete for 16 years and as Chief Financial Officer of Hawkins, Parnell & Young LLP for the last 5 years.

Al was preceded in death by his father, Alvin Lee Knox, Sr., and his younger brother, Joey Alan Knox.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 6, 2026, at H.M. Patterson & Son Arlington Chapel, 173 Allen Road, Sandy Springs, GA 30328.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Susan Grant; son, Joseph Addison Knox of Blue Ridge, Georgia; stepdaughter, Hannah M. Grant; mother, Virginia Ann Knox; sister, Annette “Sissy” (Todd) Rider; and several nieces and nephews.

Family was the center of Al's life. He adored his son Joseph and cherished the many memories they created together through travel, movies, Tennessee Volunteers football, and trips to Disney. Al especially loved the beach and Disney vacations with Joseph and welcomed anyone who wanted to join the adventure. He met “the joy of my life” Susan in 2012, and they married in 2018. Together they shared a marriage filled with love, laughter, travel, and many enjoyable rounds of golf.

A devoted husband, father, stepfather, son, brother, friend, and colleague, Al loved golf, travel, Atlanta Braves baseball, and time spent with family and friends. He was known for his warm heart, sense of humor Dad jokes, generous spirit, and ability to make everyone feel welcome and loved.

Al will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him.