In Memory Of
Thomas Cox, Sr.
Thomas Cox, Sr.
Thomas "David" Cox, Sr., a long-time resident of Topeka, KS, died Sunday, April 24, 2011 at Midland Hospice House.
He was born June 18, 1932 in Rapid City, SD, the son of Willard Cecil and Audra Millicent Felton Cox. David was raised in Wichita KS. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Nelda Marie Carr, and an infant brother, Willard Cecil "Buddy" Cox, Jr.
He married Lou Anna Henderson, the love of his life, in 1955. Together they raised six children, Annette Reaves (Jeff) of Longmont, CO; Traci Booth (Rich) of Keene, NH; Thomas D. Cox, Jr. (Karen) of Summerville, SC; Kellie Lonas (Tim) of Bakersfield, CA; Audrey Brewer (Tim) of Topeka; and Nellie Weiss (Butch) of Lyndon; 25 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.
David served in the U.S. Air Force as an MP during the Korean Conflict. He later worked as a civilian contractor for Bell Helicopter in Viet Nam. He continued his world travels to countries such as Iran, Venezuela, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, and Argentina, to name a few, overseeing numerous heavy construction and infrastructure projects.
David was an active member of the Lyndon Fellowship Bible Church. He was first and foremost a family man and people person, never missing an opportunity to ask passersby "where are you from, originally?" Truly, David never met a stranger. He is loved by many and will be missed by all who knew him.
A memorial service celebrating David's life will be held at 7:00 p.m. this evening at Lyndon Fellowship Bible Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lyndon Fellowship Bible Church, c/o Pastor Paul Perry, 311 Surrey Lane, Overbrook, KS 66524.
Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel is assisting the family.
He was born June 18, 1932 in Rapid City, SD, the son of Willard Cecil and Audra Millicent Felton Cox. David was raised in Wichita KS. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Nelda Marie Carr, and an infant brother, Willard Cecil "Buddy" Cox, Jr.
He married Lou Anna Henderson, the love of his life, in 1955. Together they raised six children, Annette Reaves (Jeff) of Longmont, CO; Traci Booth (Rich) of Keene, NH; Thomas D. Cox, Jr. (Karen) of Summerville, SC; Kellie Lonas (Tim) of Bakersfield, CA; Audrey Brewer (Tim) of Topeka; and Nellie Weiss (Butch) of Lyndon; 25 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.
David served in the U.S. Air Force as an MP during the Korean Conflict. He later worked as a civilian contractor for Bell Helicopter in Viet Nam. He continued his world travels to countries such as Iran, Venezuela, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, and Argentina, to name a few, overseeing numerous heavy construction and infrastructure projects.
David was an active member of the Lyndon Fellowship Bible Church. He was first and foremost a family man and people person, never missing an opportunity to ask passersby "where are you from, originally?" Truly, David never met a stranger. He is loved by many and will be missed by all who knew him.
A memorial service celebrating David's life will be held at 7:00 p.m. this evening at Lyndon Fellowship Bible Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lyndon Fellowship Bible Church, c/o Pastor Paul Perry, 311 Surrey Lane, Overbrook, KS 66524.
Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel is assisting the family.
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Tuesday, April 26, 2011
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