Mr. Boone Aiken Knox
THOMSON, Ga. - Mr. Boone Aiken Knox died on January 13,
2011.
He was born on December 21, 1936, the second son of Peter
Seymour Knox, Jr. and Mary Lyles Aiken Knox of Thomson. He
was named for this maternal grandfather, Jefferson Boone Aiken of
Florence, South Carolina. Mr. Knox grew up in Thomson, Georgia
attending the public schools there and was further educated at
Davidson College and the University of Georgia from which he
graduated in 1958. After graduation he married his wife of 52
years, George-Ann Walker Knox, and entered the family business
in Thomson. He was an accomplished businessman, blessed with a
keen mind, integrity, a strong work ethic and a personality which
endeared him to employees, business associates and legions of
friends. He gave to his communities and his philanthropy is well
known, impacting the cultural life of both Thomson and Augusta,
as well as the lives of many people. He was an avid golfer, enjoying
equally both the fierce competition and fellowship with friends. He
played a many venues, building lasting friendships and relationships,
not only among fellow golfers, but also among those who worked to
make such venues outstanding places.
Mr. Knox is survived by his wife and three children and their
spouses, Elizabeth Knox Hopkins and William Cunningham
Hopkins; Jefferson Boone Aiken Knox and Catherine Davis Knox;
Charles Edward Knox and Kimberly Nations Knox; plus twelve
grandchildren; Walker Grout Hopkins and his wife, Melissa; William
Cunningham Hopkins, Jr.; Broone Knox Hopkins; Jefferson Boone
Aiken Knox, Jr.; James Lee Davis Knox; Austin Walker Knox; Leila
Nations Knox; Charles Edward Knox, Jr.; John Michael Knox; James
Walker Mackenzie Knox; Peter Boone Knox; and Henry Seymour
Knox; plus his sister-in-law, Pat Knox; and numerous nephews,
nieces and cousins.
A memorial service was held at Sacred Heart Cultural Center,
Augusta, at 3 p.m. on Monday, January 17, 2011.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Sacred Heart
Cultural Center, 1301 Greene Street, Augusta or to a charity of your
choice.
Web posted on Thursday, January 20, 2011
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