Michael "Mike" Dennis Cox

Michael Dennis, “Mike” Cox was born on November 26, 1951 in Lubbock, Texas to parents Joe and Mae (Dinnetz) Cox and entered eternal rest on June 9, 2021 at the age of 69. Mike commenced working for DP&L-Dallas Power Light in 1975. Over the next 17 years, DP&L went on to become TXU; and during that span Mike became a Registered Professional Land Surveyor in the State of Texas. Upon having the opportunity to retire from TXU early, Mike saw a unique business opportunity to partner with a dear colleague to start a new business. The year was 1991, and the company was Cornerstone Surveying. Mike also was an owner of Cedar Creek Bank and served on the Board of Directors from 1991 until 2005. Mike had many hobbies from water skiing, softball, fishing and golf. What Mike held dearest and what he would deem his greatest achievement was his family. Mike was married to Haven, the love of his life, for 49 years. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He loved his siblings and extended family immensely. He was a man of his word and was a member of First Baptist Church Tool. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Mae (Dinnetz) Cox. He is survived by his wife Haven Cox, his sister Diane Whiteside and husband James, his brother Eldon Cox and wife Gwen, his brother Randy Cox and wife Lori, his daughter Christy Cox-Sabo and husband Tim, his son Chris Cox and wife Julie, four grandchildren: Cash, Kensington, Leah and Hunter; countless nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and many other loving family members and many dear friends. Mike was a warrior in his battle against cancer. Throughout Mike’s life, there is a common thread that tells a very clear story of a man that had a deep-rooted sense of what was fair and just, an unwavering commitment to excellence, a tireless work ethic, a strategic mindset that was not averse to risk, and last but not least, a defender and protector of truth. All of those things, together with and through God’s blessings, demonstrates how Mike’s legacy will live on through those he loved, adored, mentored and were his own. His ability to lead, listen, mentor, encourage, and love will never be forgotten. Mike always set the bar high and aimed for the stars. His family finds comfort in knowing he is high in the sky with our Heavenly Father.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm on Sunday, June 13, 2021 First Baptist Church of Tool in Tool Texas with Brother Derek Rogers and Brother Rocky Weatherford officiating. Immediately following the 2:00pm funeral services, graveside services will take place at the Tool Cemetery. The family will receive friends and family from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Saturday, June 12, 2021 at the Eubanks Funeral Home in Mabank TX The family would like to express our thanks for the wonderful help and care given by the UT Health System-Md Anderson-UTSW, Kindred Home Health and Faith Presbyterian Hospice. If you would like, in lieu of flowers; friends may make a memorial contribution in Mike Cox’s name to American Lung Association via www.lung.org or to Faith Presbyterian Hospice in Dallas, TX via www.faithpreshospice.org.