Tristan Blake Cox, 26, joined heavenly family and friends September 18, 2015 in Los Angeles, California, after a brief illness.Tristan was born December 27, 1988 in Midland, Texas to Blake and Donna Holbrook Cox. Tris attended Greenwood Elementary and Junior High School and graduated high school from Trinity School of Midland. During his junior high and high school years, he was an active and devoted member of the Pickwick Players at Midland Community Theater and acted in several Trinity School and MCT productions.After high school graduation, Tristan moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting. He attended various acting schools, acted in multiple independent films and starred in two nationally televised commercials.While in Los Angeles, Tristan volunteered for several years at the Culver City Senior Citizens Center. He adored the men and women who belonged to the “greatest generation”. He also grew to be a space enthusiast and loved everything about NASA, space flight, and all things celestial. It was not unusual for Tris to bring his telescope to get togethers so friends could see the wonders of the heavens.Tristan is preceded in death by his grandfather, Jim Holbrook. Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Blake and Donna; his beloved brothers, Chase and Spencer; his sister-in-law, Nicole and his adored nephew, Jackson; his grandparents, Jim and Pat (Holbrook) Shirley, and Bobby Joe and Joan Cox and the love of his life, Vanessa Kemling.A private graveside service will be held Saturday, October 24th, at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Memorial Park in Big Spring, Texas with Mary Beth Anton, Associate Pastor at First Presbyterian Church, Midland, officiating. A public memorial will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the amphitheater of the Midland Community Theater in Midland, Texas.In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Tristan’s honor to Midland Community Theater (2000 W. Wadley, Midland, Texas 79705). In the memo line write “Education Fund”. These donations will be used to help Pickwicks who need assistance and other educational needs.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences may be made at: www.npwelch.com,
