William Gene

Date and Time of Service: Thurs. Dec. 16, 2010 at noon – Greenposted 12/13/2010 at 4:03:45 PMWilliam Gene �Bill� Cox, 61, of Mineral Wells, W.Va., passed away on December 11, 2010 at his residence.He was born April 25, 1949, in Parkersburg, a son of Arlis W. and Hazel M. George Cox of Parkersburg.Bill was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He retired from Tri-State Roofing and an active member of F.F.A. Alumni and 4-H. He was the owner/operator of W.C. Auctioneering and was an avid woodworker. He was a member of Calvary Memorial Church.He is survived by his wife, Robin M. Myers Cox; two sons, William L. (Kimberly) Cox of Parkersburg and Brian R. (Lori) Cox of Florida; three step-daughters, Wendy Nelson of Parkersburg, Megan Nelson of Mineral Wells, and Morgan Nelson of Parkersburg; two step-sons, Eric Nelson of Parkersburg and John Nelson of Mineral Wells; three sisters, Betty (Ron) Watson and Debra K. Sams, both of Parkersburg and Doris (George) Breedlove of Davisville, W.Va.; one brother, Stephen (Leslie) of Mineral Wells; and four grandchildren, Marrena, Cristena, John, and Brandon Cox.He was preceded in death by his first wife, Myra Cox.Funeral services will be held at noon Thursday, Dec. 16 at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Green St., Parkersburg with Pastor Rob Collins officiating. Interment to follow at Sunset Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Wedneday, Dec. 15, at the funeral home.