Ernest W. Cox Jr “Ernie”, 73, of Hot Springs, Arkansas passed from this life June 11, 2020. He was born on August 2, 1946 in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi to the late Ernest W. Cox Sr. “Dudgie” and Gladys M. Goulas Cox. Ernie was retired from both Texaco and Goodyear where he worked as a lab technician. Ernie also worked umpiring in the girls softball league. He was a Godly man and of the Catholic Faith.
He is survived by the love of his life Lisa Cox; children Casey Cox, Corey Cox, Jessica (Kyle) Jeffcoat, Nikki (Kevin) Helm, Jacob (Allie) Holcomb, Lindsay (Marshal) Featherston, Hugo (Stephanie) Sanchez; grandchildren C J Cox, Layla Helm, Lilly, Lucy, Mason Featherston, Evie Mae, Landon Holcomb, and one soon to come Liam Helm; siblings Linda (Elwood) Duval, Geraldine Cole, Patti Trosclair; aunt Shannon Parker; in-laws Richard and Linda Allred; close friends Mark Alexis, Jerome Geraci, Ricky Cobb, Wesley Trevino and a host of other loving family and friends.
In lieu of flowers his family has asked for donations to be made to Encore Nursing & Rehab, Alzheimer retreat unit 1820 W Moline Malvern, Arkansas 72104. Special thanks is also given to the wonderful staff of Kindred Hospice; Katie and Kelly and also to the staff of Encore Health and Rehab for the great care they provided.
Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville, Arkansas. A family celebration of life will be held on Saturday June 20, 2020 at 10 AM on the beach in Pass Christian, Mississippi. Followed by a celebration of his life at the home of Walter and Christy Stone in Slidell, Louisiana.
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Lisa my prayers are with you!! I love you
All our love and prayers. Linda and Elwood
I can’t stop thinking about y’all. I love you and miss y’all.
To the family. Sending heartfelt sympathy, love and prayers for comfort. Sincerely,
Our condolences to the Cox family but please know that many caring thoughts are with you and family during this time of sorrow. Please have faith the Ressurection hope of John 5:28, 29
Terry & Cynthia Charles worked many years with Earnest at Texaco Research
Lisa, Ernie was a great friend. I’m glad he had you by his side through his illness. God bless you and comfort you in your loss.
Ernie was a fun person to work side by side with and has been missed since he retired. Thanks Lisa and I am praying for you the family.
We all had some really great times in the past…. Never ate at Denny’s again after our Vegas trip…..RIP our very long time friend…
Thank you
RIP our friend. Ben spent many years working with Ernie at Texaco Tab.
Enjoyed our high school times in Pt. Arthur.
Class 1964
Sorry to learn of Earnie’s passing. We, the Alton LeBlanc family, lived next door at 3333 15th St in Port Arthur, Tex. Ernie , Patti & I, Terry Ann Le Blanc, played together as kids and then Gladys,, Ernie’s Mom built a house on the empty lot between our homes. Miss those fun times together. Sorry to know of Ernie’s death. He was loved and a good kid.
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