Lawrence LeRoy Cox , age 91, of Lawrenceburg, TN passed away Monday, March 18, 2013 at NHC Healthcare of Pulaski in Pulaski, TN. He was a native of Toledo, OH. Beloved Husband, Dad and Grandfather. Mr. Cox was retired from Interlake Steel in Toledo, OH, World War II Veteran, played bass for the Redeemed Singers, and a member of Cloverdale Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents Lloyd and Bertha Cox, son Larry Cox, first wife Alice Cox, one brother Harold Cox, and two sisters Elinore Rhodes and Stella Rhodes.
He is survived by
Wife –
Joy Ruth Rhodes Cox, Lawrenceburg, TN
Two Daughters –
Karen Christian (Donald), Lawrenceburg, TN
Charlotte Wilson, Walbridge, OH
Four Sons –
Michael Cox (Terri), Prospect, TN
Randy Cox (Sharon), Napoleon, OH
Gray Cox (Diana), Edgewood, NM
James Cox (Carol), Toledo, OH
16 Grandchildren
11 Great-Grandchildren
4 Great-Great-Grandchildren
Several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1:00 PM Wednesday, March 20, 2013, with Bro. Mike Lindsey and Bro. Murray Culberson officiating. Interment will follow at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceburg, TN. Memorials may be made to the family, to help with funeral costs.
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