Robert Leigh "Bobby" Cox

Robert Leigh "Bobby" Cox obituary, Huntsville, TX

Robert Leigh "Bobby" Cox

Robert Cox Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home of Montgomery on Jan. 16, 2024.

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Robert Leigh Cox (Bobby), 68, passed from his life on earth on January 11, 2024. Bobby was born in Houston, Texas. After graduation from Lamar Consolidated High School in Rosenberg in 1973, he studied Journalism at the University of Houston. He was a column writer for the Fort Bend County Herald Coaster following graduation. He left his journalism career and worked in oil and gas supplies in Houston for the remainder of his working career. Upon retirement, he enjoyed his favorite activities of fishing and hunting.
Bobby was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Juanita Cox. He is survived by his sister and her husband, Terry and Kim Brightwell and nieces and a nephew, Brooke Brightwell Flores, Cody Brightwell and Melissa Brightwell. He is also survived by four great-nieces, aunt Ella Mae Acker and numerous cousins.
A celebration of life will be held in the spring. Memorial condolences may be made to the family at www.shmfh.com.

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