ON THIS DAY JOE PASSED

Joe Cox

 

 

JOE COX, 76, of Houston, died Thursday, December 18, 2003. He was an avid Breeder and Racer of Homing Pigeons for 45 years. He was owner of Market Street Feed for 42 years. Joe served in the United States Navy during World War II and was the son of Roy and Mary "Billie" Cox. He was known and loved by many for his gentle spirit and wisdom. Joe will be missed by many beyond his survivors. Joe is survived by his daughters, Carolyn Berner and husband, Arthur, and Marsha Alexander and husband, Marcus; brother, Clodis Cox and wife, Audrey; grandchildren: Christina Rinyu, Sara Berner, Katherine Alexander and Parker Alexander; two nieces and a host of loving friends. The family would like to express special thanks to Alba Monjarez for her tender loving care. A memorial service will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, December 22, 2003 in the Chapel of Howard-Glendale Funeral Home, 1015 Federal Road, with Dr. Marcus Alexander officiating. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Gulf Coast Homing Pigeon Association (GCHPA), P.O. Box 34672, Houston, Texas 77234.


Published in the Houston Chronicle on 12/21/2003.

 

 

A SAD COLD DAY

MAY HE REST IN KNOWING ALL THE GOOD HE GAVE.