N.W. Cox

N.W. Cox, 95, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. He was born February 11, 1924 in Horatio, Arkansas to Louis W. Cox and Belle Gore Cox. N.W. proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. He had lived in this area since 1947 and was a member of the United Methodist Temple and Methodist Men. N.W. was retired from Gulf Oil as Plant Security after 38 years of service. A visitation for family and friends will begin at 1:00 p.m., Monday, March 11, 2019 at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves with funeral services to follow at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be held in Oak Bluff Memorial Park. N.W. is survived by his wife of 77 years, Claudine Cox of Port Arthur, two daughters, Linda Smith of South Carolina and Bettye Johnston and husband Wayne of Port Arthur, TX., two sons, James W. Cox and wife Frances of Port Neches, TX. and Richard L. Cox and wife Mary of Port Arthur, TX., sister, Mary Culwell of Austin, TX., seven grandchildren, Stephen Johnston and wife Robin, Christi Gentz and husband Chris, Brigitte Cox, Brian Cox and wife Amanda, James Cox, II and wife Jamila, Tyler Cox and wife Caitlyn and Jennifer Achkar and husband Jimmy, and eight great grandchildren, Emily Gentz, Madison Gentz, Brayden Cox, Addison Cox, Easton Cox, Caroline Cox, Alexander Achkar and Nicholas Achkar. Friends wishing to make memorial contributions may send them to: United Methodist Temple, 4101 Hwy 73, Port Arthur, Texas 77642.