William Snowden Cox

Augusta – Mr. William Snowden Cox, 88, beloved husband of 62 years of Margie Cox, entered into rest on Monday, December 9 , 2013 at University Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, December 13, 2013 at Platt’s Crawford Avenue Chapel with the Rev. Brian LaFavor officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Mr. Cox was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in World War II and Korea, and was a recipient of the Bronze Star for his meritorious service. He was employed with Bell South and AT&T for 32 years before his retirement in 1978, and was a deacon emeritus at Crawford Avenue Baptist Church.

In addition to his wife, Margie, he is survived by his brother, Charles Cox, Sr., a sister, Patricia Cox Martin, and her husband Tony, and two special nephews, Stanley Cox and wife, Alyse, and Wayne Black and wife, Sharon, along with several other nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Leonard Cox, Harold Cox and Donald Cox.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

If so desired, memorials may be made to Crawford Avenue Baptist Church, 507 Crawford Avenue, Augusta, Ga., 30904.