George Albert Cox

Funeral services for George Cox will be from 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon on Saturday, May 27th, in the chapel at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home in Killeen, officiated by Rev Robert Miller. Visitation is from 9:30 to 11:00 AM. Burial will follow at Greenleaf Cemetery in Brownwood at 3:00 PM, conducted by Rev James Glasscock.

George passed away Monday, May 22, 2017 at the age of 84 after battling cancer. He was born Saturday, October 29, 1932, in the Oatmeal Community, near Bertram, Texas to Jessie Marion and Beulah Tucker Cox. He was better known as “Sox” in his hometown.

On March 8, 1958, George married Barbara Ann Elam in Austin, Texas. To that union, three children were born – Debbie, Roy and Marie. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Barbara, in 1980.

George served his country during the Korean Conflict when he was drafted into the Army in 1953. He was honorably discharged after two years of service. In the 1960’s, George was a volunteer fireman with the Killeen Fire Department for six years. He was a bus operator for Arrow Trailways, formerly known as Arrow Coachlines, for 28 years. He drove chartered buses all across the United States and in Canada. George also worked for a contractor in Transportation at Fort Hood as a Bus Driver Trainer.

George was a member of Memorial Baptist Church, Crossroads to Texas Quilt Guild, American Legion Post 223 and life member of VFW Post 3892. He was a former life member of VFW Post 9192 in Killeen, but had recently transferred his membership to Post 3892 in Harker Heights.

The highlight of his days was the fellowship with his coffee buddies each morning at Henderson’s Restaurant. George’s smile, humor and love of life will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew him. He loved his family dearly. Every phone call and visit with them always ended with an “I love you” and a hug.

George was well known in the area for his many years of longarm machine quilting as “Quilts by George.” He thoroughly enjoyed his association with other quilters. Due to declining health, George retired from his favorite hobby in 2012.

Survivors cherishing his memory are Colleen Fredrick, his best friend and loving companion; his children – Debbie Cox Worthen (Darren); Roy Cox (Angie), and Marie Cox Algiere (Mike) – all of Brownwood; his loving extended family – Linda Asher Killingsworth (Jay) of Salado; Susan Asher Green (Jay) of Temple; Sheri Fredrick Owens (Jim) of Fort Worth; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson; one sister, Marie Cox Munn (Mac) of Austin; three brothers – Truman Cox (Belva); Gene Cox (Linda) of Liberty Hill and Don Cox (Linda) of Lampasas, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family is grateful to Kay Rathgeber and Patricia Obermeier, of New Century Hospice, for their kind and compassionate care of George. Our thanks also to Visiting Angels for their service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in George’s memory

to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 815 Market Street,

Galveston, TX 77550-2725, 409-770-6600, or a charity of choice.

Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home in Killeen is in charge of arrangements.