of Kerrville, TX
February 17, 1929 - February 18, 2025
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He was born February 17, 1929, to James Thomas and Doulie Mae Cox in Big Wells, TX. He attended school in Big Wells. He was the last of his 12 siblings to pass away.
Wiley served 4 years in the U. S. Navy during the Korean War, learning the trade of welding. He met the love of his life, Joyce Prokopovich while on leave in San Francisco, CA. They married on August 30, 1952. They had 5 children together.
In 1968 the family moved to Dallas, TX where he was co-founder and president of Production Tools Sales which operated successfully for 32 years.
Retirement took Wiley and Joyce to Kerrville, TX where he lived a much-loved country life.
Wiley is survived by his wife of 72 years, Joyce Cox; his sons, Gary Cox (Jana), Roger Cox (Mary Lou), David Cox, Steve Cox (Missy); daughter, Judy Cox Harper (Larry); his grandchildren, Joshua Clapp, Chris Cox, Charlie Cox (Brittany), Patrick Cox, Austin Harper (Carrie), Ryan Cox, Ryan Spencer, Kevin Harper, Sam Harper (Ryan), Katie Cox (Bobby) and Emma Cox; also 10 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Grimes Funeral Chapels, Kerrville, TX.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Grimes Funeral Chapels. Burial will follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery, Kerrville, TX.
Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Austin, Kevin, Sam, Chris, Charlie and Ryan.
Wiley will always be remembered as the greatest man with the biggest heart and quick wit.
The family wishes to extend our sincerest thanks and love to Lena Ramirez who cared for Wiley with her whole heart.
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7 Condolence(s)
Gary Gainer
Eastland, TX
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Steve, David, Missy,
So sorry for your loss.
Ron & Judy Stevens
Plano, TX
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Condolences for your loss. We are praying and thinking of you. Love you both, Missy & Steve. Hugs
Kathy And Keith Stephenson
Murphy, TX
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Dear Gracious God,
We pray that you send your grace to Judy, Joyce, and the rest of the Cox family so they can have the strength and courage to carry on without Wiley. Open your arms to Wiley and receive him in heaven. Transform our suffering God, and help us find your grace in our pain.
Where we see darkness, give us light.
Where we tremble with fear, soothe us with your hope.
Where we ache with sorrow, help us feel the warm embrace of your love.
We are reminded by Wiley’s death that our journey on earth is short and not without suffering and pain. Although they sadden and frighten us Oh God, these reminders of our fleeting time on earth, help us to focus on what is really essential in life, centering ourselves in your love so that we truly love and serve one another. Let this love and service we do for each other transform the world so that Your will might be done on earth, as it is in heaven.
Amen
Craig Pfaff
Douglas,
Thursday, February 20, 2025
I'll never forget the 1984 family reunion
Kim Hall
Albuquerque, NM
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Dear David, Steve and Missy, I’m sending you all love and prayers for healing. Kim
Becky king. (Daughter Kenneth King )
La Pryor, TX
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Deepest condolences to family. My dad and mom enjoyed the times they got to visit with Corky at the reunions in Big Wells.
Missy Cox
FM, TX
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
I have been blessed beyond measure having you as my Father-in-Law. I will miss your big heart and your sweet teasing. We will carry on your impactful legacy and take very good care of Mom. Love you forever. Miss