George F Knox, 75, of Kimberling City, Missouri. Passed on April 28, 2026.

He was born on February 8,1951 in Fulton, Missouri to George W. & Betty L. Knox who preceded him in death. He married Linda Carter on July14, 1973 in Galesburg, Il. She survives. Also surviving is one daughter, Christina (Eric) Eshelman of Galesburg, ll. Three grandsons, Nathan, Noah, and Nick Eshelman. Two sisters, Frances Weir of Fulton, MO, and Lola Stevens of Yates City, ll. Three brothers, Walter (Stephanie) Knox of Maquon, ll., Paul (Tennessa) Knox of Maquon, ll., and Glen (Starla) Knox of Laura, ll.

One sister Sylvia Schumaker and one brother Dale Knox preceded him in death.

He worked as a farm hand, factories OMC in Galesburg, and KCCDD, He went into the United Methodist ministry and served in Knoxville, ll., Washburn & Lowpoint, Stronghurst & Carman churches for 15 years. After leaving ministry, he started his own home inspection business, Extra Mile Home Inspection Services, in Missouri for prospective buyers. He retired in 2016. He felt called to help his community and became property manager for Schooner Bay Landing until his illness wouldn't allow him to continue. He loved fishing and boating on Table Rock Lake and walking at Dogwood Canyon.

Memorials may be given to LifeSong United Methodist church in Reeds Spring, Mo.

Cremation under care of Stumpff Funeral Home