Valcee Cox

July 22, 1937 - December 26, 2020

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Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel

Thursday 7/22, 10:00 am

Dio Valcee Cox, 83, of Big Spring, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020, in a local hospital. Memorial services will be at 10:00 AM Thursday, July 22, 2021 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with Rev. Mark Lindsey, pastor of First Baptist Church, officiating.
He was born July 22, 1937 in Olney, Texas to Ira Luther Cox and Thelma Loraine Parmley Cox. His father, Ira, preceded him in death in June 1937. His mother, later named Thelma Showalter, taught at various elementary schools throughout West Texas. The day after high school graduation, he joined the United States Airforce where he repaired and maintained radio and radar communications equipment for the 686th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron in Roswell, New Mexico. Nearly four years later, he pursued a Bachelor of Science in Business at Texas Tech University where he met his wife, Bettie Crawford. They married August 17, 1963 in Early, Texas.
After four years of accounting, he joined Bettie in the teaching profession. He later earned his Masters of Arts degree in history in 1975 from Texas Tech University. They taught for10 years in Seagraves, Texas, and later moved to Big Spring where he taught history at Big Spring High School for another 20 years. He enjoyed computers, photography, and amateur radio. He was very proud of his call sigh, “K5RDV”. He was both honored and humbled to serve his remaining years as a Deacon at First Baptist Church. He was also a member of the following Masonic organizations; Staked Plains Lodge #589 A. F. and A. M. in Big Spring, Centennial Lodge in Midland, the Scottish Rite of Lubbock, Suez Shrine of San Angelo and Big Spring, the York Rite of Big Spring, the Keystone Chapter #172 and Council #112, Commandery #84, Knights of the York Cross of Honor, West Texas York Rite College #36 of Lubbock, Red Cross of Constantine, Knight Masons – Libertas Council KM #83, Allied Masonic Degrees #438 and the Order of the Eastern Star Big Spring Chapter #67.
Survivors include his wife, Bettie Cox; one daughter, Amy Sperry and husband, Alan; one son, Alan Cox; and two granddaughters, Alexandra “Allie” Kinsey and Genevieve Cox.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
If you wish to donate, please give to your favorite Masonic group or to the First Baptist Church of Big Spring where they will be appreciated.
Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com

Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel

Thursday 7/22, 10:00 am

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Mardelle and I send our prayers to Valcee, Betty, Amy, Alan, and family! We have known Valcee and Betty for a long time. Our daughters, Tami and Robin, students of Mr. Cox, loved him! And he loved them too! We enjoyed RVing with Valcee and Betty! Our prayers and memories are special for the Cox family! Mardelle and I send our best!

We always enjoyed camping with Valcee and Betty, we will miss you. God bless.

The Lord is our Shepherd and he shall lead you.

He was my favorite teacher.

Rest In Peace A lot of good memories. Two of the best teachers in seagraves in the 70s. I remember mowing their yard. And bringing veggies from our garden.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

I was a student of his in Seagraves. He was a fine teacher and person. Prayers for his family Cathy Huffman

My prayers are with all of you at this sad time.

Betty and family... we are so saddened to hear this... you are in our prayers

Valcee will always have a special place in my heart. Amy was my best friend in high school, and I spent more time at her house than my own. Valcee was always so welcoming to me! He loved to tell me everything was all my fault! One of my favorite and most cherished memories! Love and prayers to the family at this difficult time.

My prayers are with Bettie and the family.

I was so very sad to hear Valcee had been ill and departed our earthly home to ascend to his heavenly home. He was always very polite & pleasant when I saw him. I remember him most when visiting our grandparents in Midland. I know he will be missed. My thoughts & prayers go out to you Betty & the rest of your family.

In memory of Valcee Cox, Bo Steenbjerg lit a candle

Valcee was a sweet soul with a quick sense of humor...He was always there to be with family in times of joy or sorrow...Many memories of when all the grandkids were at Grandpa and Granma Parmley's house...Full of relatives and lots of us kids in their back yard...He and I would go to the movies when in Midland to get away from "the older folks"...You have left a vacant spot in my heart...RIP Valcee. See you on the other side one day...Love, Judy

Dad was a wonderful father, he encouraged me to become the best person I could be. He always had a kind word to everyone. He was an amazing historian and loved to teach us about our past so it would influence the present. Alan enjoyed his immense knowledge of history. He was a romantic at heart and loved my mother very much for 56 years. He enjoyed old movies, especially any with historical content. He was a good Christian and a man of God. He loved his HAM radio and we used to "talk to Santa" every year on the radio as kids. He loved his granddaughter Ally very much. He would often give her an old unusual coin for her to keep. His father also must have loved coins as we found many saved from the late 1800's. He enjoyed Patsy Cline, Gene Autry, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash. He always dressed with a country flare. He was a very good teacher, I have heard many stories from so many of his students over the years. He would be glad that he left footprints of his teaching in their lives. He will be great missed. Love, Amy & Alan Sperry

I am so sorry my prayers are with the family friends and past students from big spring high school he was one of my teachers back in the late 80s he was a great teacher and wonderful person hated to hear this

Mr. Cox was my 9th grade history teacher. I would like to share a moment in class that stands out. When there was a discussion about a religious topic Mr. Cox gave me permission to excuse myself from class if I felt uncomfortable. I didn't understand the significance of that moment. But I did in later years. Thanks for that teachable moment and respecting me. Since that moment I've been respectful of other peoples sensitivities. I would like to express my condolences to the family and may you rest in peace. Thanks to a dedicated teacher.

Our hearts are heavy. Valcee was our neighbor. He will be missed. Rest in peace.

Valcee will be missed by all who called him “friend”. We are glad that he was our friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with Bettie and family.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.