of Batesville, AR
March 8, 1944 - November 29, 2020
Billy Wayne Cox, 76, of Batesville, Arkansas passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020.
He was born March 8, 1944 in Kingsport, Tennessee to Millard and Helen Cox.
Billy loved his family and was a member of First Baptist Church where he served as teacher for the Men's Sunday School Class for many years. He enjoyed working in Disaster Relief and frequently volunteered for mission work. He willingly served in his community wherever there was a need.
Billy worked for the Eastman Company for 35 years. He began at Tennessee Eastman and moved to Arkansas Eastman in 1976.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Cox, of 57 years; two sons, Robbie Cox (Kristi) of Batesville and Randy Cox (Christy) of Nashville, Tennessee; three brothers, Don Cox (Margie) of Gray, Tennessee, Jimmy Cox of Kingsport, Tennessee, and Eddie Cox (Charlene) of Batesville; one sister, Kay Cross (Ivan) of Gray, Tennessee; and four grandchildren, Tyler Cox and Cara Cox of Rogers, Arkansas and Hannah Cox and Hayden Cox of Batesville, Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Millard and Helen Cox.
Pallbearers are Robbie Cox, Randy Cox, Hayden Cox, Tyler Cox, Hannah Cox, Cara Cox, Sean Forehand, and Lance Wehrung. Honorary pallbearers will be Drew Sandage, Norm O'Brien, Norman Terrell, Gary Surles, Dennis Martin, Bill Bobrosky, Bill Allen, Jim Kilgore, Jim McVay, and Curtis Neeley.
The family wishes to express a special thanks to AR Hospice for excellent care and support.
A drive-in funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm Tuesday, December 1, 2020 on the Eagle Mountain property of First Baptist Church. The property is located across from Eagle Mountain Elementary School. Services will be handled by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville with Bro. Eddie Cox and Bro. Stacy Reed will be officiating.
Memorials may be made in Billy's honor to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, 610 E. Main Street, Batesville, AR 72501.
We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines. All attendees must provide and wear their own masks and social distancing will be observed.
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46 Condolence(s)
Donna Gilmore Hutchins
Friday, December 4, 2020
Carolyn so sorry for your loss. You , Randy and Robbie and their families are in our prayers and thoughts. God's love to all Donna
The Street Family
Thursday, December 3, 2020
Living next door to Billy, Carolyn, Randy and Robbie gave us countless happy memories. Your family will always be precious to us. Rest in peace, dear friend.
Larry Sandage
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Billy was one of the finest Christian men I have known in Batesville.
jimmie fleenor
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
lots of good memories down on cedar creeek
Cleda and Dale Simpson
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Prayers are with you at this time. God bless the entire family.
Mickey and Betty Gail Jonesb
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
We are praying for you, Carolyn, and your family. We are celebrating Billy's life and know he is at peace in the Lord's presence. We also know he will be missed by his friends and family until we see him again. Our condolences to you.
Anna Floyd
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
God's Blessings and comforting Grace be with your family during your celebration of a life well lived.
God Bless, Anna Floyd.
Eddie Sharon Dozier
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Rest In Peace our precious friend. Gods blessings to your family and all your wonderful friends. A very special blessings to your Hospice caregivers . Sorry Eddie and I couldn't be there.
Wayne & Phyllis Salyers
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Our prayers are with you
Wayne & Phyllis Salyers
(friends of Kay & Ivan)
Rodney and Sarah Henderson
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with Billy's family during this time.
Sherry O'Daniel Page
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Billy was a wonderful example of serving Christ. He had such a servants heart. Love and prayers to your family.
Mark & Laura Morris
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
in Christ,
Mark & Laura Morris & Marley
Harlon Martin
Rhonda
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
May God give each of you comfort and strength that only He can give during this time. Love and Prayers, Kenneth & Rhonda Grantham
Mike and Karen Collins
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Sorry for your loss.
Brenda Stallings
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Well done they good and faithful servant. You are all in our prayers.
Davey and Brenda
Wade Francisco
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
I am so sorry to hear of Billy's passing. I remember going to their home when we were just kids and playing in their barn. Nothing but good memories. My condolences to the family.
John and Cecilia Baker
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Sending sympathy and prayers for the whole Cox extended family. Billy was such a kind person with a servant heart for missions and disaster relief. He is missed.
Gary Surles
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
We are so sorry for your loss. Billy was a dear friend and he will be missed by all that knew him.
Matt & Jennifer Douglas
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
So sorry for your loss. May God give you strength and comfort through this time. Prayers for your family.
Nick & Katrina Fudge
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Heaven is celebrating to have One of the Lord's servants home. I pray that you will find comfort and peace knowing Billy is in the arms of Jesus. Praying for the family.
Brett Farris
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Billy was a great roll model for all men. We are praying for the family.
Terry&Theresa Storlie
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Carolyn and family, We were so sorry to hear of Billy's passing. Prayers for comfort and peace. Billy was a good boss and liked by everyone. He was a good friend. I'm so glad I was able to visit with him last month.
With deepest sympathy Terry Storlie
Doyle Cockrill
Monday, November 30, 2020
So sorry to hear of this news. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Betty Cockrill
Monday, November 30, 2020
I am so sorry to hear about Billy. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Renda Reynolds
Monday, November 30, 2020
My prayers are with you, Carolyn, and all the family. May God comfort you with His presence.
Beverly Meinzer
Monday, November 30, 2020
Always enjoyed Billy at church when I was in college. Prayers for all of you during the coming days and weeks.
Jan Wesley
Monday, November 30, 2020
You were a good Christian disciple and a blessing to so many. Thanks for the times of service to the down and out and those in need after a disaster. May Christ comfort your precious wife and family. as they adjust to life without you. You were a good friend.
Brenda Bobrosky
Monday, November 30, 2020
Billy you will be missed - You have been part of our family for a long time RIP Billy Love Brenda and Bill Bob
Phillip O’Daniel
Monday, November 30, 2020
I'm sorry to hear about your loss.
David and Claudia Nobles
Monday, November 30, 2020
We are praying for your family and the peace that passes all understanding.
Bill was a sweet guy who lived a servant life . He will be greatly missed.
David and Claudia Nobles
Pat Franks
Monday, November 30, 2020
Carolyn, I'm so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. My prayers are with you, your children, Eddie and your families. May God give you peace and comfort.
Lewis Hirschy
Monday, November 30, 2020
Praying for Billy's wonderful family in their loss.
Gary and Linda Leonard
Monday, November 30, 2020
We are so sorry for your loss. We will be thinking of your family and lifting you in prayer!
Chip Melton
Monday, November 30, 2020
Billy my friend rip you was one of best one.
Kathy Varnell
Monday, November 30, 2020
Billy was much respected by Royce. I am praying for your family at this time of loss.
Brenda and Greg Finley
Monday, November 30, 2020
So sorry for your loss. We are praying for the family.
Bob & Connie Davis
Monday, November 30, 2020
We have some fond memories from mission trips and Disaster relief work, rest in pease Bill you have earned it. Our prayers are with you Carolyn, Robbie, Randy and the family
Danny, Sandy, Dillon &Tayler Daniels
Monday, November 30, 2020
May the Lord provide comfort in the difficult days ahead. Love and prayers ~
Denise Gatlin
Monday, November 30, 2020
We are praying for all of you. Billy was a wonderful man and we will miss him. Love, Bill and Denise
Kim Wilson Davis
Monday, November 30, 2020
We loved Mr Billy. He was kind and had such a quiet gracious smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Glenn Edwards and family
Monday, November 30, 2020
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ❤️🙏.
Shirlye Marable
Monday, November 30, 2020
Rest In Peace Billy, you certainly earned it. You were always so helpful
Teresa Morrow
Monday, November 30, 2020
So sorry for your loss and will be praying for you during this time
Jill Earnheart Holyfield
Monday, November 30, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful and very funny man and I know you are missing him so much. Much love to the whole family, now and always.
Craig, Tricia and Madison Stave
Monday, November 30, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family
Bill Campbell
Monday, November 30, 2020
We are praying for the family in your time of loss.