WAYCROSS — Mr. William Ronald “Ronnie” Cox, 75, died Saturday night, December 31, 2022, at his residence in Waycross.
He was a native of Clinch County, but lived most of his life in Ware County. He retired from Scott Housing as a forklift operator, but he also was formerly employed by Cauley Meat Packing and St. Regis-Allied.
Ronnie enjoyed fishing, woodworking and fixing lawn mowers. He was a member of Ware Baptist Church.
Ronnie 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, the Rev. Chris Robinson and Dan Spires.
A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. today (Wednesday, January 4) at the Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Suwannee Chapel Cemetery in Manor. The family will receive friends beginning at 2 p.m. at the funeral homeprior to the service.
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.
