Calvin E. Cox, “Gene” to those who knew him, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, in San Antonio, Texas, at the age of 91. He was born in Cleburne, Texas, and was preceded in death by his parents, Hobson Berry Cox and Emma Heine Cox, and sister Barbara D’Will Jones. Also preceding him in death was his wife of 58 years, Billie Borden Cox.
Gene was a fun-loving outdoorsman, had a great sense of humor, and never met a stranger. He took early retirement from Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad and farmed for several years before moving to south Texas to be near grandchildren.
He was a member of Bulverde United Methodist Church.
He is survived by daughter, Judy Barrar and husband Bob, granddaughter Jennifer Hess and husband Doug, grandson Bryan Barrar, and numerous other family members.
Visitation will be on Sunday, June 24, from 4-6 p.m. at Sunset North Funeral Home, 910 N Loop 1604 W, San Antonio, TX. A Graveside Service will be Monday, June 25, at 10:30 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Park, 1701 Austin Highway, San Antonio, TX.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Provisions Outreach food pantry, 2295-1 Bulverde Road, Bulverde, TX 78163, or Bulverde United Methodist Church, 28300 Highway 281 North, San Antonio, TX 78260.
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