R. Douglas âDougâ Knox, 88, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, at UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle. He was born on Jan. 16, 1932, in Baltimore, Md., and was raised in Gettysburg, the son of the late Francis I. Knox Jr. and Mary (McSherry) Knox.
Doug was married for 54 years to the late Vivian (Colehouse) Knox who passed away on Dec. 23, 2008.
Doug graduated in 1949 from Gettysburg High School where he played varsity football, basketball and baseball. He entered the US Air Force and served from 1949 to 1952 and was honorably discharged as staff sergeant. He enjoyed playing on the sports teams at the bases while serving in the Air Force.