William Franklin Cox age 73 of 335 Shamrock Drive, Apt. 8-A, died Sunday evening 12/6/2009 at his home.
Memorial services will be held Sunday 12/13/2009 at 12:30 pm at Wells Funeral Home.
Mr. Cox was a retired litographic printer printer with Crown Cork & Seal at their Chicago, Il. plant for 40 years. William was born September 24, 1936 in Marks, Ms. to Dewitt and Dora Lee Cox. Mr. Cox served his country in the U.S. Army.
He is survived by his wife Kathryn Lynne Smith Cox- St. Petersburg, Fl. / Batesville, Ms.; 3 Daughters: Melanie Rene' Cox Stapinski- Kingston Springs, Tn., Stephanie Lynne Cox- Nashville, Tn. and Kelli Rene' Windle- St. Petersburg, Fl.; 4 Sons: Billy Ray Cox- Braidwood, Il., Joseph Alan Cox- Lockport, Il., William Franklin Cox, Jr.- Janesville, Wi. and Kenneth Daryl Cox- Batesville, Ms.; 2 Brothers: Harmon Cox- Marks, Ms. and Clinton Cox of Crowder, Ms.; 9 Grandchildren: Kenneth, Jr., Joey, Autumn, Tomie Lynne, Emily, Jacquelynne, Jade, Natalie and Colin 2 Great-Grandchildren.