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Knox James Obituary
AIKEN - Knox Ray James, 81, beloved husband of Dorothy McMahan James, died Friday, April 21, 2017 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
A native Seneca, SC, Knox was a son of the late Calvin Dewitt and Jessie Viola Hightower James. He lived in Aiken since 1962 and retired from Graniteville Company. He was a former member of Calvary Baptist Church and was a former Mason.
Survivors, in addition to his wife, Dottie, include two sons, Bobby R. James, Sr., Joey James, all of Aiken; four grandchildren, Brooke Gunter, B. J. James, Nicholas Isaiah James, Hannah James, a great-granddaughter, Aubree James. In addition to his parents, Knox was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister.
The family will receive friends Monday afternoon, April 24th beginning at 1 o'clock at Shellhouse - Rivers Funeral Home. The funeral will follow at 2 o'clock with The Rev. Marvin Lee officiating. Entombment will follow in Southlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be B. J. James. Isaiah James, Troy Gunter, Vance Fleming and nephews.
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Melissa Miller
April 24, 2017
R.I.P.papa Knox such a wonderful man. And loved by all !!!
Hannah please know MiMi and uncle G are always here for you. Just a phone call or text away.
Cierra & Jeremy Gleaton
April 23, 2017
We are so sorry for your loss. Knox was a great man who will be missed by many. You all are in our prayers and we are here if y'all need anything.
B.J. James
April 23, 2017
Papa Knox will be greatly missed. He was much more than a grandfather. He was one of my best friends! My partner in crime. My golfing buddy. I can see him doing his silly dances in those streets of gold. We love you Papa Knox and will see you again soon!
Tiffany James
April 23, 2017
We will miss Pap Knox so much. He was a character for sure! He loved his great granddaughter, Aubree, so much. They would play hide-n-seek and he always let her find him, he would give her m&ms after every visit, and he would give her a dollar every time she saw him. We sure will miss him. We love you so much.
clifford powell
April 23, 2017
Very sorry for your loss, Knox always treated me as family, enjoyed his humor, he will be missed by all.
Bill Gibson
April 23, 2017
Dottie,Bobby and Joey, I am sorry for your loss. He was one of my favorite cousins.You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love you all.
Cyndy Stallings
April 23, 2017
So sorry for your loss. I thought the world of Papa Knox. He was the sweetest man and may he Rest In Peace.
Bobby James Sr.
April 23, 2017
Thank you Dad for all the love and support you provided. I will miss the times we spent together at family gatherings, the golf course, dirt track races, and trips to the mountains. I will also miss your laughter and silly dances. You will forever be in my heart. I love you!
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