Mr. knocky will be missed by all who knew him.
Knocky overseeing the work "Cemetery Day" 2006.
Knocky had a passion for the cemetery and it's up keep...
Sidney Knox Askew, Jr.
Sidney Knox "Knocky" Askew, Jr., 84, died April 16, 2010 at his home in Edwards.
Visitation will be held Sunday, April 18, 2010 at Wright & Ferguson Clinton from 4-6pm. The Funeral Service will be Monday, April 19, 2010 at Edwards Presbyterian Church at 11am with Visitation held one hour prior to the Service. Interment will follow at Edwards Cemetery.
Mr. Askew was a lifelong resident of Edwards. He graduated from Edwards High School and attended Hinds Jr. College. He was a Veteran of WWII, serving in the Air Force. Upon leaving the Military, he became a self-employed cattleman and merchant.
Knocky was a lifelong member of the Edwards Presbyterian Church where he served as both a Deacon and Elder. He had the honor to serve as Caretaker of the Edwards Cemetery and he was a former Mayor of Edwards. He also served as State Director for the Mississippi Good Sams Club.
Knocky was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He loved people and enjoyed numerous friends from all walks of life. He never met a stranger and he will be truly missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alline Luster Askew and Sidney Knox Askew, Sr.
Survivors include his loving wife of 62 years, Roma Hubbard Askew; children, Sidney Knox "Sid" Askew III of Raymond, Jo Askew Blasingame of Edwards, and Daniel Hubbard Askew of Edwards. He is also survived by his grandchildren, JJ Worrell Bonner, David Exum Worrell, Blair Blasingame Thomas, Ginny Askew Odom, Anna Askew Butler, and 4 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Thomas Luster Askew of Greenwood.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials be made to the Edwards Cemetery (PO Box 596 Edwards, MS 39066) or the Edwards Presbyterian Church (PO Box 347 Edwards, MS 39066).
Pallbearers: David Worrell, Johnny Hubbard, Pete Hubbard, Pat Hubbard, Tim Hubbard, Monty Montgomery, Jeff Montgomery, Bill Montgomery, Mike Ratliff
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