William “Bill” Lee Cox, 81, passed away peacefully April 7,2017 in Seattle, WA.  He was born on July 1, 1935 in Portland, OR to Ernest and Marie (Widmer) Cox. Bill grew up playing football for Hermiston HS and graduated 1954.  Bill went to Everett Jr College and also graduated City University in 1977 while working for Boeing where he retired from a long career. He will be greatly missed, but we find comfort that he is now with the Lord. He is survived by his sons Guy, Todd, and Robert Cox as well as his daughters; Kim Cox and Cathlene (Cox) Moore, and Grandchildren. His Celebration of life service will be held Saturday, April 29th 2017 at 2:00pm at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church; 9320 Meadow Way, Everett, WA. 98208.