William Benson Cox Obituary
The family announces the passing of William Benson Cox of Tyler, Texas on August 1, 2026. William, born on January 30, 1940, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Benson Cox to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Arthur Cox and Claira Alene Simmons; his wife Toni Baker Cox; his siblings, Stanley Cox, Earl Simmons, Dorothy Cox and Annie Cox; his son Don Baker Cox; and his sons-in-law, Jerry Gentry and Danny Bishop.
He is survived by: his children, Mark Cox (Sheri) of Whitehouse, Karen Lynn (Bobby) of Tyler, Staci Nash Bishop of Tyler and Jennifer Whitney Griggs (Kenneth) of Tyler; his grandchildren, Randall Morgan (Rebecca) of Berryville, Amberlee Davis (Brandon), Garrett Lynn (Laura), Kaylee Schmidt (Chris), Jacob Nash (Ashlee), Austin Nash, Jackson Gentry, Aiyana Boyce (Walter), Brian Griggs and Zachary Griggs; his great grandchildren, Madicyn, Wesson Davis, Kason, Rylan, Cheyenne Morgan, Nolan, Olivia Batty, Oaklynn, Kiley Schmidt, Rayleigh, Silas Lynn, Jaden Nash, Paisley Ridenour, Jordan Ingram and Nixon; and his siblings, George Cox, Earline Truehitt and Virginia Lumpkin. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and extended and adopted family.
