Courtesy of Shelby County Today located at www.shelbycountytoday.com

George Edward Cox, age 81, of Timpson, Texas passed away May 21, 2008 in East Texas Medical Center, Carthage, Texas. Graveside service will be Friday, May 23, 2008, at 11:00 AM, in Woodlawn Cemetery, Timpson. Officiating will be Bishop LaRell Nielson.

Mr. Cox was born in Timpson on December 5, 1926, he was the son of the late Jesse Morgan and Daisy Jerusha (Smith) Cox. He was a graduate of Timpson High School and served in the U.S. Army during WWII. George Edward Cox was a self employed dairy farmer and a member of the Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Survivors include sisters, Beverly Cranford and husband Dick of Carthage, Texas and Mary Lynn Harris and husband Wilfred of Timpson and brother, Thomas Joe Cox and wife Gaynell of Houston, Texas. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Thursday, May 22, 2008, 6:00-8:00 PM at Taylor Funeral Home.

Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson is in charge of arrangements.