George Merle Cox

George (Merle) Cox, age 85, of Knoxville, passed away April 14, 2014. He was an avid bluegrass musician and was a retired New York Life Insurance agent. Suvivors: Kathy Thomas, children: Sherry and husband Pat Snodgrass, Gary Cox, Lisa Cox, and Patty and husband Gary Mathews. Grandchildren: Joe (Heather), Cari (Brian), Amy (Robert), Courtney (Glen) and Jennifer. Several great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Special family friend, Margaret Beasley. Service 8pm Thursday, Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel. Family & friends will meet at Bethany Cemetery at 10am Friday for interment. The family will receive friends 6-8 pm Thursday at Mynatt Funeral Home, Fountain City.