Paul Emerson Knox was born September 8, 1923 to the late Glascoe and Arlo Knox in Chicago Illinois.
Paul has six siblings who preceded him in death; Westley, Maxine, Betty, Jeanne, Ester, and John. He has one living sibling, Richard who resides in Detroit, Michigan.
Paul started education in the Detroit School system and later relocated to Indianapolish, where he obtained a high school diploma. After high school, Paul enlisted in the U.S Army. he served as a photographer and a skilled carbine marksman. During his service, he traveled to many countries; such as Italy,Germany, and Switzerland. he received numerous accolades including; The Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Medal and with his Honorable discharge, he received the World War II Service Lapel Pin. After his tenure in the army, Paul moved to Los Angeles, California. he worked as a skilled carpenter and joined the union. As a union member,he was afforded the opportunity to help develop his community by assisting the major projects. Some of the developments were Bank of America, First Interstate Bank, and Southwest College. He was also an entrepreneur and owned a dry cleaner, a service station,and income property.
Paul married Catherine and with this union, there were five children, Tyrone, Dannelle,Paul Jr., who proceeded him in death, Michael, and Lydia. He provided Unconditional love and affection to his family.he was a devoted husband and father who always supported and participated in his children's lives
He remarried Irma and became a father to her two children from her previous marriage, Sylvia and Vincent.They enjoyed traveling and spending time with family. later they relocated to Las Vegas.
Paul joined the Los Angeles American Legion and served as Treasury and Finance Chairman. as the finance chairman, he balanced the budget and was instrumental in accomplishing the organization financial goal. he also joined the American Legion in Las Vegas
He loved horse racing. He frequently attended Hollywood Park and Santa Anita racetracks. He was an expert Auctioneer. His second passion was his music and enjoyed harmonious sounds of the organ. So, he purchased as organ and took lessons. Paul had an awesome voice and would sing as he played. He will be remembered for not the jack,but the master of all trades. Simply because he was a painter, a mechanic, a computer tech, an appliance repairman and landscaper:you name it he could fix it. He also known for his finger-licking good barbeque and firework display.
