Charlie Cox (1936 - 2012)

CHARLIE AUBYN COX, age 76, passed away peacefully at his home in Sugar Land, TX, on Thursday, September 27, 2012. He was born in Houston on April 19, 1936, to the late Aubyn Monroe and Daisy C. Cox, who owned and operated Cox Blossom Shop in Houston for many years.
Charlie graduated from Lamar High School where he competed in track and field and then attended the University of Houston. Charlie won the Golden Gloves as an amateur boxer, and also served a tour in the U.S. Navy.
Charlie was employed at World Cinema, Inc. for the past fifteen years. He frequently said, "Everyone there is like family." He attended First Cumberland Presbyterian Church with his wife and granddaughter.
Charlie grew up and spent most of his life in Houston where over the years he created lasting friendships. Some of his closest friends were David and Diana Nitsch, Hubert and Lorna Bray, Don and Salina Poe, and Chet and Diane Dickson. There is not enough paper in Houston to list all of his friends.
He loved flying remote controlled airplanes at Bomber Field with the late Obie Dickson. He also enjoyed golfing at the Memorial and Herman Park golf courses, dove hunting, and fishing for trout and red fish in Galveston and Matagorda Bays. Charlie shined as an expert angler and was frequently called on to locate the fish.
He was a very caring and giving man. Charlie's friend, David Nitsch, recalled that he once took a Thanksgiving dinner to a complete stranger who worked as a service station attendant because he had to work on Thanksgiving Day. His name wasWagey.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra Cordill (Radinsky) Cox; granddaughter, Lauren Jones; and nephews, Paul Kettle of Tacoma, WA, and Ben Alloggio of Katy, TX. Other relatives include uncle, Alfred Kahn; and cousins, Mike Kahn, Bobby Cox and Pat Cox.
Though he had no children of his own, he took in his two teenage nephews and played a vital role in their lives by providing a structured home. One of his nephews, Paul Kettle said, "There is no doubt I owe any success I had or may have in life to Charlie." His thoughtfulness and selfless approach stood steady until his death. For the past several years he has cared for and mentored his nine year old granddaughter, Lauren, who called him Po Po.
Charlie was a man of strong character who placed family and friends before himself. Those who knew Charlie find it hard not to smile when they hear his name. His quick witted, outgoing personality was larger than life and his heart was even larger. His practical jokes, stories and discussions of life will be missed by all. Charlie had charisma and everybody loved Charlie.
A Memorial Service will be held at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 2119 Avalon Place, Houston, on Wednesday, October 3, 2012, at 1:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his memory to First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Hospitality Room Fund, 2119Avalon Place, Houston, TX 77019.