Anthony "Tony" Ray Knox
April 2, 1942 ~ June 7, 2023
Anthony "Tony" Knox, 81, retired aircraft mechanic, passed away peacefully surrounded by his daughter and granddaughter Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Funeral Service will be at 9:00 am, Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at Downing & Lahey West Mortuary. Graveside service will be 12:00 noon, Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at Lincolnville Cemetery, Lincolnville, KS. Preceded in death by his wife, Sandra K. Knox; parents, Marion Charles and Estelee Estelle Knox. Survived by his daughter, Rhonda (Robin) Blasi of Goddard, KS; Granddaughter, Samantha "Sam" (Bryan Cox) Potter; sister, Teresa (Frank) Smith of Kimberling City, MO; brother, John Knox of Justin, TX; step-grandchildren, Callie (Christian) Franzen, Cody Blasi. A memorial has been established with: American Diabetes Association, P. O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116. Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary - West Chapel.
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I was fortunate to be able to live with Tony at our grandparents’ home in Lincolnville, KS during my second-grade year in school. He was one of my adult idols in my formative years. We, in the White family clan, had over 20 cousins and Tony was the oldest. When I moved in with him at our grandparents’ I considered myself lucky to be around someone I looked up to so much. He was one of the coolest people I had ever known in my young life. He looked like Elvis or Ricky Nelson, had a cool car and a beautiful girlfriend, Sandy. Tony and Sandy were the pride of the Whites as I remember. To me, Tony was a big brother. While I lived there, Tony and Sandy got married and moved to Wichita to start their young lives together where Tony became a barber, and their daughter Rhonda was born. It was a great beginning and we, the White clan, loved them and their new family so much. We were all very proud of the Tony and Sandy Knox family.
I want to express my heartfelt condolences to Tony’s family members and for my love for them in this difficult time. There will always be a special place in my heart for Tony. Scott Albright
My memories of Tony were first during my young impressive years. He didn’t know it I’m sure that I always looked up to him as my big brother. Sure we fought and I thought he was bossy but still there was love and protection there. I remember when I was entering my first year of school, he would let me ride on the bicycle bar and he would peddle me to school. Later when he was a teenager, I thought he was so cool with his Elvis haircut and fast car. I liked his girlfriend too (Sandy). Other memories were interrupted by space between us as life moved ahead and I moved away. We still connected occasionally with each other and our families. In our old age we had many miles between us but the few visits we had were sweet and ended with a hug and a “I love you”. Tony was never real talkative but sharing time together was enough. I’m truly going to miss him….my wise big brother. He was a good guy.
I remember Tony from both the years he played goalie for our adult soccer team (back in the 1990s) and also through his spouse, Sandy, whom I worked with at Credit Union of America for many years. Tony was a kind gentleman who loved his family. It takes a special kind of person, as well, to put themselves on the line to block blazing soccer shots! – but he committed totally to that and to his family and friends. Good memories of Tony, God Bless.