WAYCROSS — Mr. William Ronald “Ronnie” Cox, 75, died Saturday night, December 31, 2022, at his residence in Waycross.
Cox was a native of Clinch County, but he lived most of his life in Ware County. He retired from Scott Housing as a forklift operator. Cox was also formerly employed by Cauley Meat Packing and St. Regis-Allied.
He enjoyed fishing, woodworking and fixing lawn mowers. Cox was a member of Ware Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Cox and Nancy L. Herrin Cox; his granddaughter, Nicole Cox; and sister, Ruby Lee Brannen.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Verdie Corbitt Cox of Waycross; two children, Timmy Cox and Marsha Bryson (Kelly) both of Waycross; grandson, Hayden Cox; sister, Evelyn O’Neal of Nahunta; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Marty James, Mervin Joiner, Rev. Chris Robinson and Dan Spires.
A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. today (Wednesday, January 4, 2022) at the Music Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial will follow in Suwannee Chapel Cemetery in Manor.
The family will receive friends Wednesday beginning at 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
Sympathy may be expressed by posting to his tribute wall, or by viewing the video tribute and funeral service recording at www.musicfuneralhome.com.
Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
