Thomas Cox

Thomas Dewey Cox, age 82, of Hominy, passed from this life on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at the Journey Home in Bartlesville. Dewey was born August 11, 1941, at Hominy, the son of Ernest and Irene (Parish) Cox. Dewey grew up in the Enterprise area, attending Enterprise school until the 8th grade. He graduated from Hominy High School with the class of 1960. Dewey continued his education by attending Okmulgee Tech where he received his associates degree in diesel mechanics. On October 10, 1964, Dewey was united in marriage to Barbara Ann Pitts at Prue, OK. Following their marriage, Barbara and Dewey moved to the ranch northwest of Hominy. In 1988, they built their current home west of Hominy, where Dewey continued to live. Dewey and his younger brother Bob were partners on the ranch. In 1988 he formed C&C Oil Company, a family business in operation today. 

Dewey enjoyed classic cars and hot rods, and never passed up a chance to go to the Branson Car Auction, even bidding and purchasing his 1955 Chevy. Family events were always important to him, whether it was a family Christmas, celebrating a birthday or just getting together. Going to Branson with family was always at the top of his list. Dewey was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Wynona.

Those that survive and hold many cherished memories are his sons – Gary Cox and wife Vickie of Hominy, Chris Cox of Hominy; his brother Bob Cox and wife Tina of Hominy: sisters - Ann Willhite of Skiatook and Malinda Ford of Broken Arrow. Two step granddaughters Jessica Kriege and husband Ricky of Skiatook and Kellie Spicer and husband John of Pawhuska and step great grandchildren Holden Kreige, Rubie Spicer and Hazel Jo Kreige coming in September 2024. Dewey was preceded in death by his parents Earnest & Irene, his wife Barbara in June of 2021 and two sisters Willa Mae Cox and Betty Smith.

Funeral services for Dewey will be held at the Wynona First Assembly of God Church, Wynona on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 2:00 PM with Pastor Travis Barbee officiating. Graveside services will follow at the A.J. Powell Memorial Cemetery, Hominy, where he will be laid to rest next to Barbara. The visitation will be on Wednesday July 10th at the Powell Funeral Home, Hominy from 10-7pm.

Those who would like may give memorial donations to: Journey Home Hospice, 900 NE Washington Blvd, Bartlesville, OK 74003 in lieu of flowers. The family has entrusted Powell Funeral Home of Hominy with arrangements and services. www.powellfuneralservice.com