William F. P. Coxe III died June 25, 2022 at his home in Ellenboro NC. Born November 4, 1953, he was the son of Ann Fuller Field and William F. P Coxe Jr. His education was at Asheville Country Day School, Christ School and Warren Wilson College. His career was in IT; he retired from the Eaton Corp.

He was a faithful and hard-working member of St. Francis Episcopal Church, Rutherfordton NC.

He is survived by his mother, two brothers, F. Field Coxe and Lyman B. Coxe, sister-in-law Flo Henry, four daughters, Carolyn McBrayer, Mary Coxe, Ann Coxe, Sarah Coxe, 3 grandchildren, 3 aunts, many cousins, and his dear companion, Ann Rome.

A funeral will be held at St. Francis Episcopal Church in Rutherfordton on Sunday, July 3 at 4 pm. The family will be pleased to see friends and family at a reception at The Cathedral of All Souls in Asheville from 4:30 to 6:30 on Saturday, July 2.

Memorials may be made to St. Francis Episcopal Church, 395 N. Main St., Rutherfordton, NC 28139. Crowe's Mortuary is assisting the family of William Coxe III. Online condolences may be made at www.crowemortuary.com.