Roy Wayne Cox , age 75, affectionately known as Rooster and a beloved member of the Pettus Community, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024 at Methodist Main Hospital in San Antonio, TX.

Roy was born on July 5, 1949 in Beeville, TX as the first son to Chester B. and Naomi “Trixie” (Ricks) Cox. Roy lived a full life and loved to share his gift of music (the Piano Man) with his family, friends, community and anyone who would listen. 

He was a 1967 graduate of Pettus High School. He then went on to Tarleton State University where he acquired a Bachelor’s Degree in Science-Agronomy in 1972. He was proudly the first of his family to obtain a college degree. 

He moved to Houston in 1974 to begin his career with Pennzoil Co. It was during this time that he met the love of his life, Roxann Mercer, and they were married on November 12, 1977. After their marriage, he transferred with Pennzoil to their Pettus location as a production operator. After a 20year career, he retired and was self-employed as a landscaper for 6 years. He then joined Eckols Funeral Home where he spent 22 years as an assistant mortician. He was President & Vice President of the Rotary Club, trustee of PISD Board (9 years), deacon and pianist at Pettus First Baptist Church for over 40 years, and the pianist for the Mineral First Baptist Church, Pettus and Pawnee United Methodist Churches for the remaining four years of his life.   He was always known for his loving kindness, patience, willingness to help others in need and his ability to bring others together in the name of the Lord. 

Roy is preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife, Roxann, and his brother, A.W. Cox. 

He is survived by his children, Aaron (Leslie) Cox of Midland, TX, Elise Alvarado of Pettus, TX, and Rachael (Myles) Taylor of Tuleta, TX; grandchildren, Preston Alvarado, Peyton Alvarado, Madelyn Taylor, Wes Cox and Hudson Taylor; as well as his sister, Molly Cox Murray and her sons, Tony Mattingly and Rodney (Maria) Mattingly. 

A service to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 11:30 AM at Eckols Funeral Home in Kenedy, TX. Visitation will be the same day from 10AM until time of service.  A private family graveside service will follow the service.

Pallbearers will be Preston Alvarado, Peyton Alvarado, Tony Mattingly, Rodney Mattingly, Myles Taylor and Rusty Camden. Honorary pallbearers will be fellow deacons from the First Baptist Church of Pettus: Lynn Broadway, Mike Knight, and Robert Fields.