Wardell Leroy Cox Jr.

Wardell passed away January 2, 2020 in Athens, TX.

He was born January 12, 1946 in Grapevine, TX to Wardell Leroy Cox Sr. and Eva Louise Vinson.

Wardell grew up in Oak Cliff and graduated from South Oak Cliff High School in 1964. He attended Dallas Baptist University where he earned his Bachelor Degree. He married Shirley Ann Wood July 31, 1965. Wardell worked 28 years for Irving Police Department before retiring in 1996 and moving to Cedar Creek Lake. In 2014, he moved to Canton and became Chief for Canton ISD Police. He enjoyed golf, fishing, hunting and his dogs. Wardell loved his grandchildren and was a longtime member of Sherwood Park Baptist Church in Irving before becoming a member of First Baptist Canton.

He is survived by his Wife, Shirley Ann Cox; Daughter, Kelly Cox; Son, Michael Cox Sr.; Granddaughter, Jordan Brianne & James Zeiders; Grandson, Michael Cox Jr.; Great-Grandson, Lincoln James Zeiders; Sister, Mary Lou King; and extended family members, Amy Mashburn and Son, Grayson Mashburn .

Wardell is preceded in death by his Parents, Wardell & Eva Cox; and Brother, Robert Cox.

Interment will be at Morrow Chapel Cemetery in Ola, TX.

Family will receive friends Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home.