CLARK CO, AR - COLUMBUS EMERSON KNOX - Bio

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Biography of Mr. C. E. Knox
On the occasion of the celebration of his 100th Birthday

St. Paul A.M.E. Church
Arkadelphia, AR - March 27, 1999


Columbus Emerson Knox, the second child of William and Elizabeth 
Bryant Knox, was born on March 27, 1899, in the Knoxville Community, 
Clark County, Arkansas.

He began his education in Knoxville's one-room school.  His 
preparation for life's service includes: graduation from the old 
Arkadelphia Presbyterian Academy;  AA and BSE Degrees from Arkansas 
Baptist College, Little Rock, Arkansas; validated graduate work at 
Bishop College, Marshall, Texas; a Diploma in Moral Science from 
Anderson Institute, Anderson, Indiana.

Mr. Knox served in the public schools, in several counties in 
Arkansas, for thirty-five years.  He served as a teacher, a vice-
principal, and a basketball coach.  Many of his students went on to 
become ministers, teachers, bank tellers, attorneys-at-law, medical 
doctors and musicians.

At the Ralph Bunche High School in Benton, Arkansas, his first 
teacher, Miss Fairy Dawson Taylor, and Superintendent, Mr. Howard 
Perrian, expressed words of appreciation for service well done at his 
retirement ceremony.

Through the years, he put his commitment to God into action by serving 
as a steward, a trustee, a choir member, and a Bible class teacher at 
St. Paul AME church in Arkadelphia.

He has demonstrated how to continue serving his fellowman after 
retirement by: marching with the FAM Brothers for thirty-five years, 
as a member of the Quorum Court for eight years, and as a Notary 
Public.  He served as a secretary for the F.C. Wiley Funeral Home, and 
is currently employed by Mitchell's Funeral Home.

What a blessing to know Brother Knox, on his 100th birthday.  He is 
challenging us to be faithful Christians, devoted husbands, parents 
and grandparents for centuries to come.

From:  The St. Paul A.M.E Church Family - 1999
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