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Jimmy Doyen Cox, age 77, joined the Lord on February 2nd, surrounded by his loving family at his residence in Bulverde, Texas. He was born on November 26, 1947 in Henderson, Texas, the son of Doyen Cox and Lavinia Azilda “Sissy” Fulmer. Jimmy was raised in Lafayette, LA. His family then moved to Portland, TX in 1963 where he met the love of his life, Elisa Blue Whitney. He graduated Gregory-Portland High School in 1966, then went on to graduate from the University of Southwestern Louisiana, earning a degree in political science. Jimmy married Elisa Blue Whitney on September 2nd 1967, their marriage spanning 57 years. Jimmy began his working career as an Underwriter with Travelers Insurance Company in New Orleans, LA. An opportunity then came for him to move back to our hometown of Portland, TX. Jimmy joined Whitney-Vaky Insurance Agency as an Independent Agent working in Rockport, Corpus Christi and Taft. His last position was with Dodson Insurance Company where he served customers all over Texas. An avid storyteller and keen photographer, he could always be seen with one of his many cameras. When not snapping or editing photos, he spent his time making friends and putting smiles on faces. Also, Jimmy was a lifelong scouter. He was a Boy Scout himself who had the honor of going to Philmont Scout Ranch as a 13 year old. He became a scout leader for many years in Rockport, TX and went back to Philmont as a leader completing his Walking Wood Badge. Jimmy was a beloved member of the Bulverde Methodist Church. He provided a scholarship for the Boy Scout troop meeting at the church. His favorite scripture was Psalm 23. Remaining to cherish Jimmy’s memory are his wife, Elisa Whitney Cox; children, Daniel Cox (Kris), Jamin Cox (Ashley); grandchildren, Ash Miller (Steph Schultz), Kaitlin Miller (Jacob Spruill), Jacob Cox, Emma Cox, Gracie Cox, and Dylan Cox; and siblings, Mary Blair, Valrie Walker (Don), and Ronnie Cox (Betty). He was also beloved by his many in-laws, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Preceding Jimmy in death are his daughter, Jennifer Cox; and parents, Doyen Cox and Lavinia Azilda “Sissy” Fulmer. A Chapel Service will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 10:00 am at the Fred J. Tips Mausoleum Chapel at Mission Burial Park North, 20900 IH-10 West, San Antonio, Texas 78257. Interment will follow at Mission Burial Park North. Memorial donations in Jimmy’s memory may be directed to the Boy Scouts of America at donations.scouting.org or to your local Scout Troop. For personal acknowledgement, please sign the online guestbook at www.missionparks.com in the Tributes section.

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Jimmy Doyen Cox

November 26, 1947 - February 2, 2025