Louis M. Knox, Sr., 95, of Mount Vernon, Illinois departed this life at 11:25 P.M. October 24, 2017 at Mount Vernon Countryside Manor in Mount Vernon, Illinois. He was born July 14, 1922 in Rural Woodlawn, Illinois to George and Elizabeth (Bowers) Knox.

A Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, October 27, 2017 at Rightnowar Cemetery in Rural Waltonville, Illinois with burial to follow.

Memorials: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Call Newell Funeral Home – Mount Vernon at 618-246-0100 or Newell Funeral Home – Waltonville at 618-279-7272 or visit newellfuneralhome.com for further information.