William "Bill" Cox
February 26, 2021
William “Bill” Cox, 70, passed away at MercyOne Hospice House in Johnston on February 26, 2021, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. He was born July 20, 1950, in Clinton, Iowa, the son of John and Mildred Cox.
Bill proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was an avid sports enthusiast and fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes, Chicago Bears, and Chicago Cubs. Bill loved to golf, but nothing brought him greater joy than spending time with his grandchildren.
Bill is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Pamm; children, Erick (Melisa) Cox and Jinifer Cox; grandchildren, RJ Davis, Sophia and Gabby Cox; his siblings, Janet (Ken) Hartman, Rich (Patty) Cox, Ken Cox, Sue Maher, Jackie (Charlie) Mulholland, and Roger Cox; many nieces and nephews, as well as other loving family and many special friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mildred; son, Matthew Cox, and brother, David Cox.
Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, March 4, 2021, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave. in Des Moines. A private family service will be held on Friday, March 5, 2021, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Masks and social distancing will be required. Bill will be laid to rest at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Guests are invited to watch Bill’s service virtually through the live stream link beginning at 1:00 p.m. Service for William Cox
In loving memory of Bill, memorial contributions may be directed to MercyOne Hospice House in Johnston.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Karen Cyr
03/06/2021
Pamm and Family. I am so saddened to hear of Bill's passing. May you be comforted by your memories and your shared love. My prayers are with you all.
Linda Casad
03/05/2021
Pamm n family, we are so saddened by Bills passing, he was a gentle giant n loved by many. Cherish your memories, our sympathy and love. Tom n Linda❤
Larry Bahnsen
03/04/2021
Its hard to say goodbye to an old friend. We grew up together starting in kindergarten. We had many adventures together and lots of fun. We lost touch for many of our adult years which I regret. Thanks be to God we got together with his whole family a year ago last November. I will miss Bill and the new found friendship we had over this last year. See ya later.
Ryan Goodwin
03/03/2021
My condolences to the Bill Cox Family! I will miss talking the Hawkeyes, sports, and life with you at the barbershop! RIP my friend!
Cammie McGuire
03/03/2021
Pamm and Family. Bill and I were school mates from K-12. Every once in a while we'd talk baseball. He was a font of knowledge when it came to player names and loved the game as much as I did. May wonderful memories sustain you during this time.
Ken and Nancy Eggers
03/03/2021
Bill was a very special friend. Bill and Kenny went to school together, played as children together in Elvira, and attended each others birthday parties. He will be missed.
John and Nancy Bein
03/02/2021
Pamm and Family, we are so sorry to hear the news of Bill's passing. May God's Peace and Strength be with you and your family!! We always enjoyed chatting with you and Bill as we walked out of Church services at HTLC. May he rest in Peace!!
Phyllis (Schroeder) Peters
03/02/2021
Pamm and family, very sorry for your loss. Bill & I started kindergarten together and finished highschool together and also were in church together. Again I am very sorry for your loss.
Kathy Miller
03/02/2021
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at the news of Bills passing. My deepest sympathies are with you all.
Barb Adams
03/01/2021
Pamm & Family,
I was so saddened to hear of Bill's passing! Bill always had a smile on his face and had the ability to make people smile! He was one of the best and will be missed!
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Fly high Bill and be free!
Love you, Barb
Amy Snow-Dehmer
03/01/2021
Pamm & Family, please accept my sincere sympathies & prayers for your heavy hearts. With big love comes big grief. May you each be provided a peace & comfort that only our God can bring.
My Best,
*Amy