James William Cox went home to be with the Lord, on Aug. 19, 2017.
James William Cox was born to Lucille Anderson Cox and James P. Cox, on Feb. 18, 1937 in Bastrop, Texas. He graduated from MacCallum High School in Austin, Texas in 1955. He married Vivian Jeanette Whittington on January 19, 1957. He was drafted into the Army in 1960 and served 6 years before receiving an honorable discharge in 1966
Vivian and James had one son, Ricky, who was born in 1963 in Austin. They have one granddaughter, Jennifer Whitney Cox, who lives in Round Rock. They moved to Buda in 1986 and then to Kyle in 2004. They became members of the First Baptist Church in Buda in 1995 and James was ordained as a deacon in 1997, a position that he loved dearly and served well. James never met a stranger and was loved by so many people. He faithfully served the state of Texas, as a Civil Servant for the Texas Senate for 19 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother George Cox, sisters Bonnie Brode and Charlene Hutson. Survivors include his wife Vivian, son Ricky, granddaughter Jennifer, sister Betty Linam, brother-in-law James Carroll Whittington, numerous nieces, nephews, the dog he loved, Friski, and numerous friends everywhere.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the “Together We Build” fund at First Baptist Church Buda, 104 S. San Marcos Street, Buda, Texas 78610, or to the American Heart Association.
Please visit www.Harrellfuneralhomes.com to share a fond memory, photograph, or condolence with James’ family on his online memorial site.
