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Elihue Lawrence Cox

Ames, Texas

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August 1, 2017
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Ames, Texas

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Elihue Lawrence Cox was born on October 6, 1927 to Erby Cox, Sr. and Leola Stafford Cox in Ponta, Texas. Both preceded him in death. He was the youngest of four, children. His siblings, Everetta Harris, Cordelia Adams, and Erby Cox, Jr. also preceded him in death.



Elihue was baptized at an early age at North Bolton Street Christian Church in Jacksonville, Texas.



Elihue’s formal education was received in Jacksonville, Texas, where he graduated from Frederick Douglass High School. After high school he enrolled in Jarvis Christian College (Hawkins, Texas) where he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree. He also met his darling, Gloria Lee Richardson while attending Jarvis. They were married after graduating from Jarvis. He went on to attend Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas where he received his Master’s Degree. Elihue also holds certificates from Stanford University, Palo Alto, California; University of Texas, Austin, Texas; University of Texas, Houston, Texas; Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, Texas; Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas; and Houston Tillotson College, Austin, Texas. Additionally, Elihue served our country in the United States Air Force.



He went on to become an educator in the Liberty County School system where he served in various capacities for 37 years including teacher; bus driver; driver’s education instructor; coach; assistant principal and principal.



He was active in the community of Ames, Texas serving on the city council, board of directors of the Ames Minglewood Water Supply and a volunteer fireman.



Elihue was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years, Gloria. He also had one grandson, Courtney Richardson that preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn his passing one daughter, Syble Thomas (Isaac), Stockton, CA; his nephew whom he raised as his son, Charles Richardson (Nettie), Grand Prairie, TX; grandchildren, Lola Smith (Larry), Tracy, CA; Ingrid Eastland, Stockton, CA; Tina Manning (Randall), Stockton, CA; Charla Davis, Shreveport, LA; Colby Richardson, Dallas, TX; Sheilena Dorsey, Dallas, TX and Darielyn Dorsey, Arlington, TX; 14 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren; a very special friend, Ellena Melonson; niece, Claudette Carr, Austin, TX; nephews, Charles Harris, Dallas, TX; Ricky Adams, Dallas, TX; and Dr. C. Cordell Adams, Dallas, TX and a host of other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.



Family will receive friends and other relatives Wednesday, August 9, 2017 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm - Wells Funeral Services (Althea P. Gibson Memorial Chapel, 300 Alabama St, Liberty, Texas), and will lie-in-state Thursday, August 10, 2017, from 9:30 am to 11:00 am at (Liberty I.S.D. Auditorium 1629 Grand Ave, Liberty, Texas), funeral will follow at 11:00 am.



Pastor Richard Ayers, PhD officiating.



Interment is in Wells Memorial Cemetery - Liberty, Texas.

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My deepest sympathy to the family. I have fond memories of Mr. Cox from his tenure at Liberty High School while I was a student and as my drivers ed teacher. Thanks Mr. Cox! RIP.

My prayers go out to coach COX. I meet him when I first came to Liberty in eighth grade.
My condolences go out to the Cox family..

Gary F. Strokos

Rest In Peace, grandfather

my heart out to you and family love

So sorry to hear of his passing. 'Coach' Elihue Cox was both my assistant principal and my driving instructor in the 70's. He was very patient and kind in both areas, and someone I never forgot. My thoughts and prayers to your family.

Our dear cousin was an inspiration to us. Being in his presence was much like being in the presence of our dad (Herbert A. Cox). Families, cast your cares on the lord and He will sustain you. -- Faddell Cox, Dallas; Ann Hollins, Denver, Co; Bettie Okonkwo, Arlington; and Cleopatra Anderson, Odessa, Tx.

Grandfather my prayers are with you.
you have a new address I heard that it is heavenly please save a place for me.
Your Grand Daughter Lola LaRuth

Grandfather, my prayers are with you. You have a new address now, I heard it was heavenly, please save a place for me.
From your Grand-daughter Lola LaRuth I love you!