Rev. Richard E. Knox, Sr., 71, of Charleston WV. Went home to be with the Lord on December 17, 2020. He is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia Knox; son, Richard Knox Jr.; daughters, Pamela Turner and Dawn Brown; 12 wonderful grandkids (He loved them all.) and a host of nephews nieces and cousins. Preceding him in death were his father, William "Bill" Knox; mother, Marie Knox; brothers, JW Cohen, David Knox, Sr.; sisters, Beatrice Cohen and Gloria Knox and niece, Geneva Knox. Richard would do anything for anybody. He was a very happy man who always smiled. He Attended Charleston High School, was a Veteran in the Marines, worked in the coal mines (Bethelhem Steel #114), worked for Scott Funeral Home and DuPont Plant. He attended Bethelhem Baptist Church where he became a Pastor. The "Rev" loved to eat and hotdogs were his favorite. Shoney's and Golden Corral was his choice to dine at. He would always be waiting for Dawn to come over and check on him daily. He will be dearly missed and be forever in our hearts. Special thanks to Dr. Reed and Dr. Sharma. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, December 28, 2020, at Liberty Missionary Baptist Church with Dr. Jerry R. Staples, officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in South Charleston.