William (Bill) Thomas Cox, of Blue Skies of Texas-West in San Antonio, passed away in San Antonio on April 12, 2021 at the age of 94. He was born March 10, 1927 in Gadsden, Alabama, one of eight children born to Elmer Altus Cox and Beatrice Moore Cox.

Bill graduated from Gadsden High School in 1945.  In February of 1945, during his senior year of high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy to serve during WWII.  Bill entered active service shortly after graduation.  Upon his return from the war, he attended Auburn University and received a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Agricultural Engineering. He worked for the Department of Agriculture for over thirty-five years when he retired. Bill was a Mason for over seventy-five years, and enjoyed playing clarinet with Shrine Bands in both Alabama and Virginia.

On December 29, 1955, Bill married Bennie Frances Miller in Gadsden, Alabama. This past December, Bill and Bennie celebrated their sixty-fifth wedding anniversary. Their marriage was blessed with two daughters and two grandchildren.  Bill and Bennie enjoyed many years together traveling and living an active life.

Survivors include his wife, Bennie Frances Cox of San Antonio; daughters, Janice Cox Oakley (Keith) of Montgomery, Texas, and Sarah Frances Cox (Mike Sloat) of Ft. Worth, Texas; grandchildren, Frances Marie Cox (Dale Hamm) and William Richard Cox; and his brother Elmer Altus "Pete" Cox (Jean).

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Beatrice Cox; siblings, Sarah Brannon, Edith Weems, Charlie Cox, Juanita Street, Bob Cox and Lynn Gunter.

A Graveside Memorial Service with military honors will be held on Monday, May 3, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.

Please Note; Face coverings are required and social distancing shall be practiced.

Arrangements by Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. Visit www.tondre-guinn.com