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Ernest Ray Cox

December 12, 1930 — November 23, 2024

Homegoing Celebration

Ernest Ray Cox – Born December 12, 1930  Homegoing November 23, 2024

Life Story

Ernie was preceded in death by his parents J. T. and Ora Lee Cox; brothers, Kenneth “Sonny” Cox and Chester Cox; sisters, Margie Cox Newsome, Emily Cox Wiggins and Laura Grace Cox and his wife Betty Cox of 27 years.

Ernie served in the United States Air Force 1950 – 1953. He worked for the Santa Fe Railroad from 1953 – 1986. After his retirement he worked in real estate.

He loved playing games…like dominoes and solitaire on the computer. He also was the king of ‘one-liners’ like “see you at the pool hall” and “be kind to yourself.” Ernie had a love for reading.

Ernie was a loving husband, stepdad, grandfather, uncle and friend.

Ernie loved God, was a faithful member of the local Baptist church and loved teaching Sunday School.

A Viewing will be held Friday, December 13, 2024 from 10:00 - 11:00 am followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00 am at Whitney & Murphy Bueler Mortuary, 14 W. Hulet Drive, Chandler, AZ 85225 . A Committal Service at Graveside will follow at San Tan Memorial Gardens, 22425 E. Cloud Road, Queen Creek, AZ 85142.

In lieu of flowers, please donate in memory of Ernie Cox to The Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org or Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels at www.fortbendseniors.org/donate on his behalf.

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Service Schedule

Upcoming Services

Viewing

Friday, December 13, 2024

10:00 - 11:00 am (Mountain (no DST) time)

Whitney & Murphy Bueler Mortuary

14 West Hulet Drive, Chandler, AZ 85225

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Funeral Service

Friday, December 13, 2024

Starts at 11:00 am (Mountain (no DST) time)

Whitney & Murphy Bueler Mortuary

14 West Hulet Drive, Chandler, AZ 85225

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Interment

Friday, December 13, 2024

San Tan Memorial Gardens at Schnepf Farms

22425 E Cloud Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142

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