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for T.A. Cox
April 1, 2011
Dear family,
T.A. was an amazing one-of-kind friend. We have been blessed to have known him these past 25 years. Thanks for the memories, till we meet again. Love, Denis and Mary
March 29, 2011
My boyfriend Ted Gaddy and I met T.A and his wife Joycie when he moved to Plainfield and worked for Big Y, we also were one of many that got the chance to see his "Pride and Joy"!-haha What a great man!
Being called "one of his daughters", I will so miss his stories and seeing his big smiling face, along with his hugs, that always followed T.A.
Lisa A. Lefevre and Ted Gaddy (Lisbon, Ct)
Collin Cox
March 27, 2011
We love you Granddad. I will miss your encouraging emails and comments on the boys pictures. I'm so sorry they were never able to meet you and Granny. Until we see each other again ...
I love you
Celsi Cox Wise
March 27, 2011
Grandad was truly an amazing man! I have such fun memories of him as a child....I only wish we'd lived closer so we could enjoy eachother more. Our phone calls, too, involved stories & always encouragement.
I think he's made quite an impression on many & absolutely a blessing to all!!
I know I'll see him again & rejoice that he's no longer in pain. To imagine him sitting at the feet of Jesus is so uplifting....
Love to all the family in CT & scattered across!
I love you, Granny & Grandad!
Farmer Brown
March 27, 2011
I met TA a few years ago at the Haul of Fame and at several antique truck shows in the Canterbury area. He was always so much fun to talk to. With apologies to the Righteous Bros. 'If there's a truck museum heaven, you know they've got a hell of a curator'. You will be deeply missed TA. My condolences to his family.
Bonnie
March 26, 2011
I am so going to miss you T.A. Loved you with all of my heart. Thanks for making me feel so special and always giving me such a great BIG hug. I will miss our talks and hugs and smiles and laughs. You were the BEST.
Christopher Coutu
March 26, 2011
My World War II friend... I am happy we were able to get you to the WWII Memorial. You are a great man and the AmericanWarrior family will miss you! God bless and we know you will be here in spirit for your 70th Anniversary.
Susan Ponder
March 26, 2011
I met T.A.(Tex) on his trip to Washington DC with American Warrior. He was an exceptional man and so many of us who participated on that trip in helping capacities continued long after the trip to contact him. You meet many people in your life, some come and go, and some remain in your thoughts forever. He was one of the people that will remain in my mind eternally. He was a wonderful husband to Joycie, a wonderful friend to many, and absolutely mesmerizing to listen to all he had done in his life. He will be missed by all of us at American Warrior. Our special wishes to all of his family. Sue Ponder (Nowich CT)
Larry Dudek
March 26, 2011
T.A. you are in good company in heaven and I know we will meet again and you will have a new museum to take me around and show me. Until then my friend may you rest in piece.
Doug Montgomery
March 26, 2011
Dear Joycie, Mary and the rest of the family. I am very sorry for your loss but we can all rest assured of where T.A. is. Several months ago I visited Calvary Chapel and was greeted with a firm hand shake from T.A. I asked how he was and he confidently told me he was dying. He had no regrets or fear when he told me and I remember walking away so impressed. He was an awesome man and an excellent example of what a Christian man should be. May God comfort you during this time.
Univ of Wisconsin - Fullback and Punter
Jack W Cox
March 25, 2011
Sheryl Becan
March 25, 2011
Dear Family of Mr. T.A. Cox:
I am a stranger to you and regrettably never had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Cox. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy at your loss. I almost feel like I knew Mr. Cox, because I grew up hearing stories from my dad (Forrest E. Duncan) about his days at Texarkana High School. He and Mr. Cox were in the same graduating class. As a child, I often enjoyed looking through Daddy's yearbook, and the names of his fellow students became very familiar to me. Although I never got the idea they were close buddies, I know that my father had a great deal of respect and affection for the majority of his classmates. It was evident from the yearbook that Mr. Cox was a leader at Texarkana HS, and not just for his talent in sports! I know that they had opportunities to reconnect in later years, as Daddy lived in Fort Worth from 1965 until his passing in August 2003, and he attended many class reunions. A couple of months ago, I ran across programs from some of those gatherings, including updates from the attendees themselves in preparation for the 50-year (I believe) reunion. If members of his Fort Worth family are interested in having copies from the yearbook and a copy his reunion update, I would be most happy to get those to you. It's evident to me that Mr. Cox was a wonderful man who was devoted to his family and friends. Our country has lost yet another member of what I truly believe was "The Greatest Generation". Wishing you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Anthony (Sheryl) Becan
Univ of Wisconsin - 1946
Jack W Cox
March 25, 2011
Joycie and T.A. - Earlier Days
Jack W Cox
March 25, 2011
Colleen Lewis Hines
March 25, 2011
The end of an era-the last of the children of Aunt Fannie, who was a sister to my grandmother, Sallie Cox Nance. I have fond childhood memories of our families.
Joy Cox
March 24, 2011
I am T.A.'s Daughter-in-law.Joy Cox in Ft. Worth
I only had the privlage of knowing my "daddy" for a short time, but oh how I miss him. I miss calling and talking Dallas Cowboys and how we couldn't stand the Patriots.We would joke and laugh and no matter how bad or busy or good my day was, he always made it better. He accepted me for me,
no conditions. I love him with all my heart and even tho we knew the end was near, it does not make it easier. He was the kind of person, that was just always there. It is hard to accept that I can not hear his voice or see him and hug him. He truly was "one of a kind" and I know he is with God telling his stories and God saying, "yes T.A. I was there.
To the daughter,sons,and grandchildren,
celebrate his life. I only wish I had had more time with him.
Joy Cox
Jill Montz
March 24, 2011
I only knew Mr. Cox (Tex as he asked to be called) from phone calls and emails, but I felt like we were good friends. He was always so warm and kind and never forgot any of the things we had talked about. He was more than just a valued customer...he was a true and wonderful friend. I am so blessed to have known him.
Jennie Kapszukiewicz
March 24, 2011
Always greeted enthusiastically with a "Jennie Girl," a firm hug and inquiries of my latest ventures, will be some of the fond memories that I will hold of your beloved father and grandfather. May you find comfort that he is with the Lord spreading his infectious good cheer! Jennie, Dan and boys
Kimberly Duerr
March 23, 2011
TA was such a kind man. His smile, laugh and warmth were always such a blessing to me. I know he will be missed by many.
March 23, 2011
Dear family. I knew and enjoyed being friends with T.A.. We worked together at Big Y.I will miss his many stories and visits to the store after he retired. His friend Wild Bill Keegan
Skip and Roberta White
March 23, 2011
Dear Joycie, Mary, Jerry, Alicia and Luke and family,
What a wonderful impact he had on so many lives. You can certainly celebrate a life that was full and loved by many. He will be missed.
March 23, 2011
I already miss T.A.---his great e-mails, his waiting by the elevator at Calvary Chapel handing out the church bulletins, his great greeting "Good Mornin' Mornin ' Glory". He would not allow me to have a bulletin until he got his hug. His love for his beloved Joycie and his children. He always had a funny story for me. He had a twinkle in his eye---always made my day at church. He is with his beloved Savior now. Hugs and Blessings, Bev Pukalo
Joan Bessette
March 23, 2011
My family and I will miss TA very much. I can almost see his smile and feel his hug as I write this. He was such a sweet man. I'm sure he is watching over us all right now. God bless.
Tammy Dudek
March 23, 2011
T.A. will be sadly missed by anyone who got the chance to meet him. He knew every inch of the Haul of Fame and you were never dissapointed nor was there ever a time you left there not learning something new about the museum pieces. I am so glad I was given the chance to know him. Truly a gentlemen and always had a smile to greet you. The world has lost such a good man.
Alan Diaz
March 23, 2011
I've only known TA for the past 10 years. What a man he was. I only wish I had known him for all his years. I will miss him, every year, from now on.
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