William Ellis Cox, known affectionately as Bill, was born on March 14, 1952, in Johnson City, TN, and passed away on January 13, 2025, in The Villages, FL. He is survived by his loving wife, Janet Cox, and their two daughters, Melissa Henry (husband Beau, grandchildren Cormac and Olivia) and Laura Albers (husband Aric, grandchildren Jade, Aleah, Ashlynn, and Jordan). Bill is also survived by his sister, Pam Beuerlein (husband Jim Beuerlein).
A multifaceted individual, Bill had a diverse career spanning over four professions. He began as a chemical engineer at Exxon, later becoming a self-employed quality manager, teaching ISO 9001 standards to various corporations, and ultimately working as a computer network administrator for a military contractor in Europe. A self-taught baker, he perfected the art of sourdough bread, which he delighted in sharing with friends and family.
Bill’s zest for life was evident in his many hobbies and interests. He loved to travel the world, with fond memories of Germany, France, Switzerland, and the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Houston and The Villages, FL. He had a passion for traveling, entertaining, good craft beer and meeting new people, always eager to strike up a conversation with anyone he encountered. His love for 70s music was reflected in his playlists, which included legendary bands like Led Zeppelin, the Eagles, Pink Floyd, and Eric Clapton just to name a few…