George Edwin Knox, IV, 79, of San Mateo, passed from this life on Friday, May 21, 2021 at Advent Health Care Hospice - East Florida at SFM in Palm Coast following a brief illness. Born in Palatka, George was a 1960 graduate of Palatka High School and lifelong resident of San Mateo. He served honorably in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. George worked as a machine repairman with Florida Furniture Industries. He was a member of the San Mateo Presbyterian Church. In later years, he had worked with Tommy Collins and Norfolk Southern Railroad as a fishing guide. In addition to his love for fishing, George also enjoyed hunting and was well-known for his story-telling and sharing his “tall-tales”.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George E. “Red” Knox, III and Nellie Usina Knox.
George is survived by a sister, Ginger Knox of Flagler Beach and numerous cousins.
Graveside services will be Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at San Mateo Cemetery with Dr. Robert J. Mills officiating. The U.S. Air Force will also render military honors. No visitation is scheduled.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the San Mateo Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 57, San Mateo, FL 32187 or to Rodeheaver Boys Ranch, 380 Boys Ranch Road, Palatka, FL 32177.
Memories and condolences may be expressed to the family at George’s Book of Memories page at www.johnsonoverturffunerals.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.