Albert Gene Cox, of Berkley, MI died on Thursday, July 14, 2016, at Beaumont Health, Troy, Michigan. He was 69.

He was the beloved husband of 39 years to Brenda Ferns.

Born in White County, TN, he was the son of the late William and Carrie Barr Cox.

In addition to his wife he is survived by his children; Michelle Petrilli and her husband Jeffrey, Tammy Leonard and her husband Bob, William Cox and his wife Shannon, his step-son Richard Ferns and his wife Kristen, and his brother Joseph A. Cox and his wife Kelly.  He is also survived by his 13 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

His family will receive relatives and friends on Monday, July 18, 2016 from 4:00PM until his Memorial Service, 7:00 pm at the Sawyer-Fuller Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 2125 Twelve Mile Road, Berkley, Michigan 48072.  His interment will be held privately. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to American Lung Association, 1475 E Twelve Mile Road, Madison Heights, MI 48071.