He was born on November 23, 1929 in Casey County, Kentucky.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John Bill Cox and Bessie Hatfield Cox; brother, Charles Cox; sister, Irene Boots.
Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Sarah Riley Cox of Lebanon, KY; two sons, Rick (Phyllis) Cox of Lebanon, KY, John (Terri) Cox of Lebanon, KY; two daughters, Pat (Robert) Miller of Lebanon, KY, Mary “Sweetie” (Chris) Drury of Bardstown, KY.
Also surviving are seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday December 21, 2018 at Bosley Funeral Home; officiated by Rev. David Butler. Interment to follow in Ryder Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4:00-8:30 P.M. Thursday December 20, 2018 at Bosley Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the Woodlawn Baptist Church.