Ben married Virginia Kirk on April 23, 1960, two months later he was drafted in the Army. After his two years of military service, Ben and Virginia returned to Houston, Texas.
He returned to his career with the railroad for Houston Belt and Terminal for 15 years until his on the job accident. Ben let a coworker leave early and while climbing a ladder to the engine, the step collapsed throwing Ben under the train severing his spine and paralyzing him from chest down.
Ben was more active in his life than most people who can walk. He spent his time, raising and loving his family, gardening, reading, fishing and hanging out at the lake house with family and friends.
He was an example of INTEGRITY, HONESTY, DETERMINATION and LOVE.
Ben lived for his family and will live forever in our hearts.
Ben was preceded in death by his brother Kenneth Cox; his sister Melba Chaney and his brother Buck Smith.
Ben is survived by his wife of almost 62 years, Virginia Cox; his daughters and spouses, LaQueta and Randy; Sheila and Kevin, Melissa and BJ; his grandchildren Kristen, Kaleb, Joshua, Austin, Kaley, Jacob, Tyler, Darren,and Chris; his great grandchildren Kennedy, Evelyn, Parker, Brynley and Andie; sisters Mary Weinstein, and Betty Taylor, along with many other relatives and friends.
Visitation for Ben will be held Tuesday, April 5, 2022 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Forest Park - The Woodlands Funeral Home, 18000 Interstate 45 S, The Woodlands, TX 77384. Funeral service will occur Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 10:00am, 18000 Interstate 45 S, The Woodlands, TX 77384, followed by burial.
The Family would like to give a special Thank You to the Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital Staff. The Nurses and Doctors provided Ben with exceptional care.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.forestparkthewoodlands.com for the Cox family.
