FALL BRANCH - Nilan “Bud” Cox, 75, Fall Branch, died at his home early Wednesday morning, October 17, 2018, due to a heart attack. Bud was born in Fall Branch and had graduated from Sullivan High School, class of 1962. He retired from Tennessee Eastman. Bud was a member of Fall Branch First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Pauline Shipley Cox. Bud is survived by his wife of 41 years, Kathy Wampler Cox; son, Jeremy Cox and wife, April; and 4 grandsons, Austin, Peyton, Little Jeremy and Carson. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date.