Douglas Ray Knox

Douglas Ray Knox was born on September 8, 1960 in Lee County, Texas to the late Albert Manuel Knox and Ruby Lee (Jarmon) Turner. He was the fourth child born of six children.Douglas accepted Jesus Christ at an early age and was baptized at Rising Star Baptist Church, under leadership of the late Pastor Walter Brown. Douglas grew up in Dime Box, Texas where he attended Dime Box Public Schools.

Luke 24:14-15

(14) And they were talking with each other about all these things that had happened. (15) While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus himself drew near and went with them.

Douglas was a devoted father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend who will be missed by all that knew him and loved him. He was a true inspiration to all that had the privilege to come in contact with him. He always had a big smile on his face and was full jokes to tell. There was nothing Douglas liked better than an interesting conversation full of laughter. 

Douglas was called from his earthly labor to his heavenly rest on November 1, 2021.  Those awaiting his arrival are: his father, Albert Knox; mother, Ruby Lee Turner; stepfather, Manuel Turner; special mother-in-law: Pearl Jackson; two sisters, Rose Lee Martinez and Angela Elaine Knox; Grandfather, Albert Knox, Sr. and grandmother, Willie Lou Jarmon.

Those left to treasure his memory and keep his legacy alive are: one daughter, Meshell Hampton (Ricky) of Somerville Texas; three sons, Douglas Jackson (Betty) of Bryan, Texas, Frederick Jackson (Princess) of Bryan, Texas and Christopher Jackson (Bridget) of Somerville Texas; 9 grandchildren, Dewayne Johnson, Diamonte’ Jackson, Jazmine Jackson, Deonte’ Jackson, Markeydreon Nickerson, Douglasia Jackson, Christopher Jackson Jr., Dy’namis Hampton and Deshaun Jackson; two great grand-daughters,  Da’Miya Santee (Cookie) and Kenya Pool; one brother, Roosevelt Riggins Jr. (Venica) of Dime Box, Texas; two sisters, Barbara Toney of San Antonio, Texas and Dannette Bell (James) of Dime Box, Texas; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

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