Charles Lee Cox

Born in Keystone, Nebraska on July 26, 1935
Departed on November 6, 2008. Resided in Marion, IA.

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Charles Lee Cox, 73, of 441 9th Ave, died November 6, 2008 at Crestview Acres Care Center following a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Funeral services will take place at 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 8, 2008 at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Pastor Richard Morrow of Gospel Light Baptist Church will officiate. Friends may call from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, November 7, 2008 at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home, and after 10:30 at the chapel on Saturday. Burial will take place at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.

Surviving are his wife Shirley; his sons Joel of Canton, MO, Mike (Carol) of Cedar Rapids, Christopher (Jenny) of Sheboygan, WI, Andy (Caryn) of LaMotte, IA, Steve of Woodstock, IL, and David (Kelly) of Canton, MO; a daughter Annette Wilson of Central City; sixteen grandchildren, and three great grandchildren; a sister Joni (Jack) Glessner of Ridgedale, MO; a brother Jerry (JoEllen) of Olive Branch MS; as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Charles was born July 26, 1935 in Keystone, Nebraska the son of Charles and Neva (Clothier) Cox. He graduated from Marion High School in 1953 and worked at Cryovac for 42 years, retiring in 1996. Charles enjoyed spending time at the family cabin on the Cedar River where fishing, swimming, euchre games, cookouts, singing, and playing guitar all took place. He also formed a band with his sister called the Country Notes. They played for many weddings and parties in the area.

Charles’ family would like to thank the staff at Crestview Acres, Mercy Hospice and Amenity Hospice for the kind and compassionate care they gave Charles through the past two years and during his final days. You all helped make his “home away from home” as comfortable as possible. Thanks also to his doctors, Dr. Kresnicka, Dr. Krain, Dr. Janda and all the gals that helped Charles in the family home. Thanks also to all the friends that stopped by to visit him, with special thanks to Phil DeWees.

In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in Charles’ honor.

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