James Kevin Knox

Funeral Services for James Kevin Knox, 69, of Bridgeport, Texas, will take place at 2 p.m. Friday, October 2, 2026, at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport, followed by burial at Willow Point Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, October 1, 2026, at the funeral home. Brother Jacob Luman will be officiating.

Pallbearers: Colton McCormick, Slade Shannon, Hayes Shannon, Corbin Knox, Chris Knox, and Miguel Olivas. Honorary pallbearers: Tommy Blessing, Tommy Latham, Coy Cleveland, Ronnie Bridgeman, Jody Thiebaud, and Brett Gentry.

James Kevin Knox, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side on September 28, 2026, at the age of 69.

Kevin was born on February 8, 1957, in Azle, Texas, to Raymond and Lola (Hitchcock) Knox. He attended Azle schools from first grade through high school, graduating a year early. After high school, he followed in his father’s footsteps and became a butcher, working at several grocery stores from Chico to Jacksboro.

Kevin married, and the union brought two cherished children: James Justin and, not long afterward, Jamie Rene. Devoted to providing for them, he worked from daylight to dark. As his family grew, he pursued his passion for farming. With a sharp mind and encouragement from others, he turned his ideas into successful ventures involving hay, watermelons, cantaloupes, pecan harvesting, and eventually sheep.

As circumstances changed, Kevin began a new chapter in the oilfield, a move that seemed to renew his energy. When the oilfield work came to an end, he decided it was time to retire.

Kevin considered meeting his wife, Paula, another blessing and believed God had brought them together. They married on September 1, 2024, and recently celebrated their second anniversary. During their time together, they renewed their faith in the Lord and joined Friendship Baptist Church in Boyd, Texas.

Kevin’s life reflected faith, family, hard work, and love. His legacy lives on through the family he cherished, the friendships he nurtured, and the countless lives he touched. His unmistakable sense of humor brought smiles to those around him. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

Survivors include his wife, Paula Knox; his son, Justin Knox, and Justin’s wife, Holly, and their children, Corbin and Brinley; his daughter, Jamie Shannon, and Jamie’s husband, Rob, and their children: Kyah and her husband, Miguel, and their son, Steele, Kevin’s first great-grandchild; Slade and his special friend, Meghan; and son Hayes Shannon. He is also survived by his stepdaughters, Jennifer Kovasovic and her husband, Dan, and their daughters, Gabby, Emma, and Aubrey; Amy Hoffman and her children, Milani and Malik Roberson; and the children of his late stepdaughter Lauren Evans, Payton Johnson and Logan Evans.

Kevin is also survived by his sister, Kathy Lingle, and her husband, Bill, and their son, Chris; his brother, Charles Knox, and his wife, Beverly; their son, Chris, and his wife, Eva; their daughter, Rachel, and her wife, Jessica, and their children, Hunter and Holden; and his brother, Loyd Knox.

Kevin was blessed with an exceptional care from the Solaris Hospice Program. Courtney Watson and Elizabeth Chavez treated him with great care and respect.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to Friendship Baptist Church in Boyd, Texas. 

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