John Everett Knox

John Everett Knox died at his home on the first day of Spring, March 21, 2025 after an extended illness. He was born in Evans City, PA on September 22, 1947. His parents were Ralph Everett Knox and Gladys (Zeigler) Knox.

John was a self-employed Taxidermist, a Sheetmetal Worker and a Union Steamfitter with Local 449, retiring after 40 years.

He is survived by his best friend and life companion, Janet Gill Shilling; his son, John J Knox, daughters: Evette O Hoffman and Evon L Filges; 4 grandchildren and 3 greatgrandchildren.

John was an avid hunter for many years and filled his gameroom with the trophies that he mounted. He was a true sportsman and eventually gave up the hunt after moving to his own forest in the West Sunbury area. He said he didn't want to harvest anymore animals, he just enjoyed watching them. His son and grandson continued to hunt and provide fresh meat.

A private memorial to celebrate John's life will be held at a later date.

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