Whitnell "Sonny" Knox Jr

Whitnell Clyde 'Sonny' Knox, Jr., 66, of Clarkston, GA passed away December 22, 2017 at his residence in Georgia.
He was born on October 4, 1951 in Madisonville, KY to the late Whitnell Clyde Knox, Sr. and Juanita Foreman Knox.
He worked as a producer for the Ted Turner Network and was a graduate of Western Kentucky University. He loved entertaining people, acting, and theatre. He also loved entertaining children at the Braves Games by making balloon animals and painting faces. He enjoyed setting up backdrops and decorating for theatre shows.
He is survived by his sister, Patti (Johnny) Elkins of Lexington, KY; his aunt, Margie Chappell; and several cousins.
Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday, December 28, 2017 at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home with Rebecca Zahrte officiating. Burial will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Wednesday and after 10:00 A.M. Thursday at the funeral home.