Jimmie Ray Cox

    Jimmie Ray Cox, 74, of Riviera passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2014 in Kingsville. He was born Jan. 5, 1940 in Edna to Raymond and Louise Cox.
    Jimmie graduated from George West High School in 1959. He retired from Celanese in 1996. Jimmie was a reserve deputy sheriff in Kleberg County. He enjoyed hunting, shooting and gunsmithing.
    He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Doris Ann Cox of Riviera; son Matt Cox and wife Lori of Corpus Christi; sister Peggy Wiley of Edna; granddaughter Briana Cox of Corpus Christi; and grandson Garrett Cox of Corpus Christi.
    He was preceded in death by his parents.
    Visitation was from 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday, April 25 at the Turcotte-Piper Mortuary Chapel. Funeral services followed at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Graveside services were at 2 p.m. at St. George Cemetery in George West.
    Services under the direction of Turcotte-Piper Mortuary, Kingsville, 361-592-9394.