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Cox

JB Cox, 75, of Wichita Falls, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Midwestern Healthcare under the compassionate care of Beyond Faith Hospice.

JB was born on September 11, 1949, in Paris, Texas, to Charles and Callie Cox. He grew up in Houston alongside his four brothers—Joe, Bill, Robert, and Alvin. In the late 1970s, he moved to Wichita Falls, where he built a life and met the love of his life, Orlene. The two were married on December 25, 1991, and shared many wonderful years together.

For over two decades, JB dedicated himself to his work at Sheppard Air Force Base. Outside of work, he was known for his sharp sense of humor, his stubborn yet endearing personality, and, most of all, his deep love for his grandkids and great-grandkids.

JB is survived by his loving wife, Orlene Cox; his brother, Bill Cox; his daughters, Jill Thurmond and Jonna Horton; and his cherished granddaughters, Alexis and husband Matt Steimel, Erika and husband Miguel Chacon, and Emily Horton. Also by his great grandkids Bryson Chacon, Lennix Chacon, Avery Steimel, Tara Steimel, and Wesley Steimel.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2025, at Holliday Cemetery, 611 E. Olive, Holliday, Texas 76366.

The family extends a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Midwestern Healthcare for their devoted care over the past ten years.