Terry Volpp
Sunday January 26, 2014 at
12:28 PM
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VAYA CON DIOS my friend.
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Terry Volpp
avolpp@aol.com
Sunday January 26, 2014 at
12:23 PM
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I have been searching for Rusty many years. Sad to find this. We bunked and worked together at Keesler AFB. He was a talented artist and guitar picker. We visited his family once while still in the AF. He liked to play shoot-em up with real 22 pistols. I will never forget him. Please pass this on to his family.
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DEDE RICH now DeDe Keene
dedekeene@gmail.com
Monday July 25, 2011 at
3:17 PM
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I just learned dear Rusty Cox had died.I Married and moved away and lost touch with RUSTY.
I feel a deep loss also.
Rusty played with me a few times through the years ,we Sang together He was so awesomely talented..i told him he was the ONLY Man that i ever let Pick me up and carry me to the door of a store in Fredericksburg.I loved and cherished his Friendship and he was one more talented and humerous Man.I am so saddened to know he is gone.MAY GOD Bless & be with his Family and with all of us FRIENDS who loved and enjoyed RUSTY for many years!I WILL NEVER FORGET RUSTY!
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Glenda shumka
glendashumka@hotmail.com
Monday June 7, 2010 at
2:08 AM
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Doug and I meet Rusty when he was filming Buffallo Bill and Indians. we had such great adventures. He fell in love with my cousin Lanie. Rusty would call us every few years. He would sing to us over the phone. It was a happy day in Paradise , when are dear friend took up residence there!
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Kathleen Lawrence
Sunday April 18, 2010 at
12:49 AM
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I had been searching for Rusty at the end of last year, he was on my mind. I had called and called and no answer. Friends since the early seventies we have stayed in touch over all these years. I would be homesick and leave him a message. He would call back and sing a cowboy lulliby on my machine. A good friend. A sad loss. Happy trails...
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Mary Heafner
Friday April 9, 2010 at
1:30 PM
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I am sorry to hear of his passing. He was a very fascinating, and gifted man with a lovely sense of humor.
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Kelly McChesney
keepsakeequine@yahoo.com
Sunday March 14, 2010 at
5:56 PM
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I found this on March 11,
while searching for an email address to wish him happy birthday. I wish I had seen this in time to send pictures. I have loved Rusty since 1969. He was a great friend. For a few years, his family was like my own. They were always wonderful. Although I only saw him sporadically,we talked a few times a year and he remained an important part of my life. He always made me feel good, welcome where ever he was and greatly valued. I have so many memories...riding horses with him in Windwood, or should I say riding with Teddy Roosevelt(I was the beautiful school teacher); also the zebra truck, the art, the songs, the movies,the Y-O,the sparkle in his eye and his love for life. So much more... There is a hole in my life now, but I was so blessed to know him. I agree the Lord must have needed entertainment. May Rusty rest in peace.
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Julie Owens
julie@peaceandsafety.com
Sunday March 7, 2010 at
8:22 PM
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Rustys memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 1 at the Y.O. Ranch in Mountain Home, Texas. There will be lots of music and old friemds there. His ashes will be scattered there after the ceremony. Dress for the service is western, preferably old western if you have it. Rusty always appreciated a good and authentic costume.
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Joe (BadJack) Abernathy
Monday February 22, 2010 at
8:56 PM
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I was saddened to hear the news. Rusty always made me smile. I've always said that a persons life is not complete until you've met someone like Rusty. Goodbye ol' pal. You will be sorely missed.
Via con Dios.
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Larry & Darlene Hopewell
Monday February 22, 2010 at
6:54 PM
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Rusty is one the reasons we are in Texas instead of NM. He asked Larry to do some work for him in Harper and we love the area and the sensible people here, that we got to Texas to live as fast as we could. Rusty was a good Amigo and we will miss him.
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David and Patsy Hubbard ( Dutch & Starry
Monday February 22, 2010 at
5:27 PM
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WE always like Rusty. He had a great sense of humor and the personality to go with it. I miss miss his rendition of 'Leaving Cheyenne"
We are sorry for your loss. The Lord must have been short some entertainment.
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Richard Cook
Wednesday February 3, 2010 at
7:22 PM
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I have known Rusty since 1974. We had a few wild times together. He was the best still-life artist I believe I will ever have known. He lived to love and loved to live. Rest in peace my friend.
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roger williams
Friday January 22, 2010 at
9:02 PM
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I first met Russ in 1971 or so I was in high school. I remember his humor and the 1946 chevy panel truck with Needmore Land and Cattle Company painted by him with his great western flair on the side. I seem to recall a white chevy truck painted like a zebra. And of course the music.
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Glen Merryman
merryman63@yahoo.com
Friday January 22, 2010 at
2:41 PM
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My family has been a friend of the Cox's for years. As far back as I can remember from the time they lived in Tomball. When Russ left for hollywood to film The Wind and the Lion it was the last time I seen him til he popped up on the Sackett's. There was no mistaking Russ when he popped up on screen. I had moved off to Alaska and lost touch. In 2007 I had the opportunity to get re-aquainted with Russ again at his home in Harper and my youngest daughter had the great pleasure to meet someone I had talked about for years and he gave us the tour of his warehouse as well. I have a few pictures of Russ when I was growing up but my parents have more. Several memories though, and one stands out when he babysat me one night and wrapped me in masking tape like a mummy to surprise my mom and dad when they returned home. Unfortunately I had to go to the restroom and Russ frantically unwrapped me. I also remember my mom and dad having a New Years eve party back in the early 70's and Russ showed up in all his western gear wearing his colt 45's and had a shoot out with my dad right there in the house using blanks of course but no one knew it. Russ fell to the floor and someone snapped a picture. I'm really sad to hear the news and I send my deepest condolences to family and friends alike. Those of us that knew Russ were definetly blessed and I will miss him!!!
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Kay Howard
khoward25@austin.rr.com
Thursday January 21, 2010 at
9:09 PM
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With Rusty gone, the world will be a little bit less child-like. I'm just one of hundreds who loved him. One day our trails will cross again. Happy Trails to you Rustoleum!!!!!!!!!!!
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keith and karen mcnease
Monday January 18, 2010 at
10:24 PM
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Adios, old friend, we will miss you.
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Julie Owens
Monday January 18, 2010 at
3:47 PM
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This note is from the former Norma Inman Schreiner, who is a childhood friend of Rusty's
Julie
PS If you have not seen the pics, on-line memorial info, song video, etc. on my Facebook page, contact me and check them out. I am adding new pictures all the time & will scan in more this week.
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All:
Those planning the memorial service for Rusty would like to put together a book of photos and stories about his life and times. They are asking that his friends send to them any photos and stories you would like to share. If you are like me, the problem is going to be determining which Rusty stories to tell. (Each person may submit up to 2 pages of info)
The deadline for submitting these items is February 5, 2010. You can either email or send via regular mail. I would suggest that you not send your only copy of a photo if submitting via regular mail. Make a copy and send it. Please send these items to Guich Koock. Following is his contact information:
EMAIL: guichntex@yahoo.com
ADDRESS: Guich Koock
1202 Raton Ave.
La Junta, Colorado 81050
Plans are continuing for the memorial service and once the date and place are set I shall let you know. Please forward this email to others who may want to participate.
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kathleen hudson
Wednesday January 13, 2010 at
12:55 PM
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Once I took a photo of Rusty riding off into the sunset on a YO Ranch trail ride.....the Mountain Sun paper published it. Very romantic...as was his view of life. He played songs for my dad at my house one spring...a birthday gift. He painted Jimmie Rodgers for our September event. Ah....so many ways to remember Rusty. Oh...he also gave me a tour of his storage in Harper and fixed me a hat for my Belle Starr presentation.....yep. A guy who lives in the heart of Texas.
Kathleen in Kerrville
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Hal Wilcox
Tuesday January 12, 2010 at
4:01 PM
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I can still see his eyes light up
when he would talk about doing the Sacketts. He was special.
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Shawn Burton
shawn_burton@bmc.com
Monday January 11, 2010 at
3:34 PM
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I have known Russ since I was about 7 years old when we moved to Hunt, TX. We moved to Fredericksburg a few years later and then to Santa Fe, NM...we always seemed to run into Russ no matter where we lived! He was my parents friend and I remember him coming over and playing the guitar and I will never forget the time the movie "Wind in the Lion" with Sean Connery played at the theatre in Fredericksburg! Russ had a small part in it and we all had to go see it together! Fun times! I will miss him...I do have a copy of "Ray Miller's Texas" when Russ was on it. I just copied it to DVD about 1 year ago.....I will treasure it!
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Laura Cox
lauracox@austin.rr.com
Sunday January 10, 2010 at
9:39 PM
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Russ Cox, Sr. passed away back in the late 1980's. Greg, Judith, and I are the only Coxes left. Thanks for posting this memorial to my Unca Bubba!
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Connie McDonough
Sunday January 10, 2010 at
7:33 PM
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They broke the mold before they made Rusty. He introduced me to some of the dearest friends in my life. For that, and his ever lively presence, I will always be grateful. He will be missed because of his friendship and abstract approach to life.
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Julie Owens
julie@peaceandsafety.com
Saturday January 9, 2010 at
10:53 PM
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It's hard to believe that Rusty is gone. He was bigger than life and one of a kind. Our years together were wonderful and he will liveon the hearts of the many who loved him. I have posted many pictures of Rusty through the years on my Facebook page. If you would like to see them, please e-mail me.
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Zip Zimmerman
zipzim@wildblue.net
Friday January 8, 2010 at
10:21 PM
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Rusty was one of a kind and a real talent friends for over thiry years and will miss his pickin and storys. Love Zip & karen.
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Katie Jung
katie.jung@corp.grandecom.com
Wednesday January 6, 2010 at
10:22 PM
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Greg, don't know if you remember me, I dated Russ in '76 and '77 and we remained good friends through the years. Russ will always hold a special place in my heart and I am so sorry to hear of his passing. I hope to make it to a memorial service if I find out when it is. I will keep you and your dad in my prayers during this time. Russ, you will always live in my heart.
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bruce wallace
brucewallace72@yahoo.com
Tuesday January 5, 2010 at
9:40 PM
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happy trails, rusty. we'll miss you. you are a true texas spirit!
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Gayla Brashears & Bruce Wallace
brashears@uhcl.edu brucewallace72@yahoo.com
Tuesday January 5, 2010 at
9:34 PM
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Greg, we are so sad to hear about Rusty's death. He was truly one of a kind. He is part of so many terrific memories. We will miss him.
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Don G. Robinson
Tuesday January 5, 2010 at
5:50 PM
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I extend to all of Russ's family my deepest sympathy over your loss. He was a super-friend back in the old Reagan High School days of the early 60's and a great artist and guitar player. A "true Texan to the core!" He even came up to Concan just a few summers ago to play for our family, and grandkids. He will be truly missed. Don Robinson
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Larry & Angela Orlando
maorlando@sbcglobal.net
Tuesday January 5, 2010 at
2:25 PM
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So sad to get the message that Russ had died...he was one of a kind that embodied the true Spirit of Texas and Western culture..Always fun to be with..our sincere condolences to Greg and Mr. Cox!!
Larry & Angie Warren Orlando
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Larry & Angela Orlando
Tuesday January 5, 2010 at
2:21 PM
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Bonnie Robinson Assad
bonnie@jimassadrealtors.com
Tuesday January 5, 2010 at
11:19 AM
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My dear friend Russ was a true artist--- an inspiration and enigma at the same time. I will cherish my memories of Heights Blvd, surfing, and hanging out with him. He finally found peace.
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