Ernest B. Cox

Ernest B. Cox, 80, passed away December 22, 2006, in Fallbrook, CA. He was born February 19, 1926, in Dudley, Worchester, England. Mr. Cox was a resident of Fallbrook for 17 years.

Mr. Cox retired after working as the head gardener for the Los Angeles Unified School District. He served in the British Army Infantry during WWII – European Theater. He enjoyed traveling, camping and fishing and was known as a “fix-it man.”

Mr. Cox is survived by his wife of 58 years Lillian Cox, Fallbrook; daughter and son-in-law Laura and Reggie Murphy, Fallbrook; son and daughter-in-law Timothy and Jocelyn Cox, Downey, CA; sisters Eileen Cox and Gwen Pioli, both of England; and two grandchildren.

A funeral will be held Friday, January 5, 2007, at 2:00 p.m. at Berry-Bell & Hall Fallbrook Mortuary. There will be a private cremation with inurnment at Fallbrook Masonic Cemetery.

Berry-Bell & Hall Fallbrook Mortuary handled the arrangements.