Obituary of W.A. Parrish Cox

W. A. Parrish Cox passed away in Colorado Springs, on January 29, 2018. He was 82.Parrish was born on April 7, 1935 in Nacogdoches, Texas to Hollie Lee and Aaron Cox. He graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University with a Bachelor of Arts in History. As a young man he helped his father, raising cattle and running the Atascosa Ranch, in Nacogdoches, Texas. He served in the Vietnam War in the United States Marine Corps. He was discharged with full honors as a Major in 1970. Parrish spent the second half of his life as a salesman. He worked in several industries including insurance, flooring, and housing. He pursued each endeavor with success.Parrish was a brave soldier, a loving and dedicated father, and a patient and calm man. He loved talking with people and made friends easily wherever he went. He was known as Dad, Daddy, Papaw, Pepaw, and even Chappy Jones. Born and raised in Texas with the heart of an American, everyone who met him loved him. He is survived by his loving family, including his wife, Sue Ellen; his four children, Clay, Chris, Hollie, and Lainie; his three stepchildren; his six grandchildren; and great-granddaughter. Visitation, 12:00PM-1:00PM, followed by Funeral Service at 1:00PM, Tuesday, February 6, 2018, The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 East Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909.In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Parrish's memory to, The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (www.hsppr.org). Events Visitation Tuesday, February 6, 2018 12:00PM - 1:00PM The Springs Funeral Services 3115 East Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-207-8855 Service Tuesday, February 6, 2018 1:00PM The Springs Funeral Services 3115 East Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-207-8855