White Family Funeral Home | Bowie, Texas

Obituary For Joseph "Jae" Francis Cox

Joseph (Jae) Cox, 76 of Bowie, TX, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023 at his home.

A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. on April 20th, at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on April 19th, at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.

Jae was born Aug. 17, 1946 in Santa Monica, CA to Jesse Francis and Mildred Pearl (Shriver) Cox. He graduated from Campbell High School in Campbell, CA in 1964. He continued his education at San Jose State University and Utah State University before serving his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.

Jae married the love of his life, Ellen Husfeld, on April 23, 1971, and they eventually had one son and three daughters. Jae and Ellen became lifelong residents of Bowie when they moved from California in 1976. Together they built their house and family on a small farm outside of town.

Jae retired after a 30-year career with IBM. His expertise spanned from typewriter repair to copier and computer repair. His hobbies included old cars, hunting and shooting, and he instilled a love for the outdoors in all of his children and grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Clifford Cox and his wife Gladys and their four children, Chris, Kevin, Kimberly and Keith Cox.

Jae is survived by his wife, Ellen; son, Jeff Cox; three daughters, Jennifer Cox, Jessica Knepp and husband Dustin and Julie Castro and husband Jose; 12 grandchildren and brother, David Cox.

Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.

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Ellen so sorry for your and the kids loss. It was just a few weeks ago we talked at our favoring shopping place. I always enjoy our visits when we run into each other. I will be thinking of you and the kids during this time of our life. God bless you all. Love Sharon Watson❤️🙏

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