- MAX J BOX
Max J. Box, 76, of San Angelo, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2003, after a brief illness. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 24, at First Christian Church with burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, at Johnson's Funeral Home. The Rev. Karen Schmeltekopf, of First Christian Church, will officiate. Max was born to A.N. and Era Box on Oct. 19, 1926, in Rockwood, Texas. Max played on the 1943 San Angelo High School Bobcat State Championship football team, graduating from San Angelo High School in 1945. He was in the U.S. Army from 1945-47, serving in the Philippines. Following his service in the Army, he attended San Angelo Junior College, graduating in 1949 and went on to graduate from Hardin-Simmons University in 1951. He married the love of his life, Jeanne Smith Box on Aug. 23, 1952. They lived in San Angelo most of their lives. Jeanne preceded Max in death on Oct. 3, 2002. Max began his teaching/ coaching career at Lee Junior High in 1951. His first group of young men remains true to him today. He treasured their friendship and took pride in their successes in life. From 1952-60, he coached at San Angelo High School. Beginning in 1960, he coached at Killeen High School, where he was honored with the "Teacher of the Year" award. After a one-year stint coaching at Anahuac, he returned to San Angelo as the P.E. teacher at Santa Rita Elementary, eventually retiring in 1986 from San Angelo Central High School. Some people called him Max, some called him "Coach," his children called him Dad and his grandchildren called him "Bull" and "Paw-Paw." Whatever the title, he was loved by all of those whose lives he touched. Teaching was so much more than a career to Dad. His grandchildren affectionately knew him as "Bull" or "Paw-Paw" and they were truly the light of his life. His immeasurable love for his children and the grandchildren was evident in all aspects of his life. He will always hold such a special place in their hearts. They will forever cherish the memories of his love and his quick-witted "words of wisdom." His unconditional love will continue to be a constant in their lives. Survivors include his children, Kathy Koehn and husband, J.D. Koehn; and son, Kyle Box and wife, Pam. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Courtney Koehn, Lindsay Box and Patrick Box. Other survivors include his sister, Mona Rogers of San Angelo and brother-in-law, Jimmy Smith of Lubbock, Texas, daughter, Linda Gladden of San Angelo; and numerous nieces and nephews. Max was preceded in death by his parents; his sister-in-law, Mary Lou Smith; and brother-in-law, Bill Rogers. Pallbearers will be Cris Barber, Bobby Shuffield, Alex Decuir, Eric Peterson, Gary Golightly and Randy Rogers. Honorary pallbearers will be Leroy Coppic, Ken Williamson, George Graham, Bill Armstrong, Dwain Dodson, Bill McWilliams, Carlton Smith, Ed Nimitz and Johnny Kouvelis. The family wishes to express its sincere thanks to Dr. Johnny B. French, the staff at Regency House and VistaCare Hospice for their outstanding care and compassion. Memorials may be made in memory of Max Box to Hardin-Simmons University, P.O. Box 16100, Abilene, TX 79698, or to a charity of choice.
Johnson's Funeral Home
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1926 - 2003 (76 years)
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