Marion E. “Sapo” Cox, 84, of Beaumont, died Saturday, February 21, 2015, at Christus Hospital – St. Elizabeth, Beaumont. He was born on March 20, 1930, in Many, Louisiana, to Taleath Bell Arnold Cox and Marion Elijah Cox.

Survivors include his daughter, Gaynell Rowley of Baytown; brothers, James Cox of Stowell and Calvin Pete Cox of Pasadena; sister, Barbara Ann Young of Many, Louisiana; niece, Beth Samson of Baytown; adopted daughter, Helen Marie Smith of Beaumont; and numerous other family members.

He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Lige Cox, Nevel Cox, Carl Cox, and Roy Cox.

A gathering of Mr. Cox’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 25, 2015, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. His graveside service will be 10:15 a.m., Friday, February 27, 2015, at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77038.