George Wayne Cox Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

George Wayne Cox passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 16th at the age of 76. He battled many health problems associated with heart disease and diabetes but it was the Dementia that took the most from him. George was born in Haileyville, Oklahoma to George and Marie. He was the first born of six children. After graduating from Monahans High School with a band scholarship, he attended Odessa Junior College. He later transferred to University of Houston. George married the love of his life Donna Jane in February of 1965. A few months later, he would begin working in the Army, stationed at the Pentagon. In just 2 years of service, George received the rank of Specialist 5. He would then dedicate 35 years of his life to Southwestern Bell, starting as a lineman and finishing as an area manager. Throughout his time at SWB he earned many awards and volunteered many hours with the Exchange Club. George was the kind of person who didn’t need to know you to care about you. His mother in law, Cora Mae was his best friend and car pool buddy for over 20 years. After retiring, George enjoyed traveling and truly loved taking pictures. He enjoyed music and was an amazing guitar player. Of all his accomplishments, he was most proud of his two children Leslie and Bryan, his 5 grandchildren, and most of all his loving wife of over 55 years. Their love required no words but simply a touch of their hands. George was preceded in death by his parents George and Marie Cox, his brother Earl Cox, his Mother in Law Cora Mae Vienneau, his sister in law Sherry Vienneau, sister in law Rosezon Hays, sister in law Linda Cox, brother in law Bruce Brown and nephews Michael Shook, Alex Shook, and Michael Anthony. George is survived by his wife Donna Cox, his daughter Leslie Hille and son Bryan Cox and his wife Jennifer Cox, and his grandchildren Madison Hille, A.J. Hille IV, Colin Cox, Noah Cox, and Nicholas Cox. He is also survived by his sister Sharon Brown and family and sister Connie Anthony and her husband Terry Anthony and family and brothers Bill Cox and Larry Cox and family as well as brother in law and friend for over 60 years Wesley Vienneau and his wife Connie Vienneau and their children and brother-in-law Jeff Vienneau and his children, and sister in law Tammy Vienneau as well as many other close family and friends. Services pending at Houston’s National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77038. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Dementia Society of America. Memorial condolences to the family may be made at www.shmfh.com.

George Wayne Cox

April 21, 1944 - September 16, 2020