Billy Gerald Cox

On June 06, 1964, Bill married Fern (Carter) Cox in Weatherford, Texas. The family lived in Weatherford, Texas and later in Ft. Worth, Texas. They moved to Joshua, Texas in 1976.

In 1965, Bill began working at the General Motors Assembly Plant in Arlington, Texas. After 25-years of service, he retired in 1990 as a Supervisor over the Chassis Department. After his retirement, Bill and his wife, Fern, enjoyed traveling across the United States building churches with the Volunteer Christian Builders group. He was a longtime member of Lane Prairie Baptist Church and later College Heights Baptist Church.

Bill enjoyed reading and studying his bible, woodworking, and woodcarving. He could often be found sitting on the back porch carving wooden characters or carving designs into walking canes.

Bill also enjoyed being a camp host with Fern at an RV park, in the mountains near Leadville, Colorado. On his days off as camp host, you could find him fishing for trout in nearby lakes and streams.

He enjoyed visiting with friends and family. He especially liked visits from his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Billy is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Paul Douglas Cox, sister, Juanell Hobbs; and granddaughter, Alyssa Fox.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Fern Cox; sons, Noel Cox and wife, Suzanne, and Toby Cox and wife, Elizabeth; daughter, Pam Fox and husband, Keith; sister, Judy Hooper and husband, James; grandchildren, Trent Fox, Blake Cox, Tiffany Floyd, Haley Bullard, and Grant Cox; nine great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members and friends.