"My heart goes out to Caleb and to the rest of the family. Caleb, deeply sorry for your loss. I am glad I was able to know Jeff and that he was part of my life for awhile, he was a good guy and made me laugh. May he rest in peace and that he may be gone from this world but he will always live on in everyone's hearts and in our memories. Again I am so sorry for your loss."
In loving memory of
Jeffrey W. Cox
February 18, 1950 - December 9, 2014
Jeffrey W. Cox, age 64, died Tuesday, December 9, 2014, at his Fairmount, Indiana residence.
He was the son of the late William E. Cox and the late Peggy R. Behr Cox, born on February 18, 1950 in Fairmount, Indiana. Jeff attended Fairmount Schools and was a Vietnam Army Veteran in the 1st Air Cavalry. He had worked as a Journeymen Painter and was a bartender at the Palace Bar. He loved all of his children and enjoyed Fishing and the Chicago Cubs.
Children:
Christopher Sean Cox, Cumberland, OH
Jeffrey Nicholas Ross-Cox, Moab, UT
Adam Wayne Cox, Fairmount, IN
Caleb Michael Cox, Fairmount, IN
Jared C. (Nikki) Payne, Fairmount, IN
Kelsey (Sarah) Payne, Georgia
Lydia Payne, Kentucky.
Grandchildren;
Loreli and JJ Payne, Fairmount,
Cody Thurlo, and Michael Brandenburg, Moab, UT
McKenna and Levi Payne, Georgia
Brothers; Steve, Dave, Gary and Joe Cox
Niece; Maria Cox and her children Stephen and Taneal
Special friends, Orville (Kathy) Brown and their children; Trinity Kimery, Taylor Cole and Lilly Brown
Mark (Mara) Whitehead who was like a son to Jeff and their son Jacob.
He was preceded in death by his son Jacob Cox in 2007 and Vietnam buddy Ray.
Arrangements are being handled by Fairmount Chapel, Armes-Hunt Funeral Home Cremation Services , 415 S. Main St., Fairmount, IN Funeral service will be at Fairmount Chapel on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at 12 Noon. Burial will be at Park Cemetery.
Friends may visit the family at the Fairmount Chapel on Friday December 12, 2014 from 4-8 PM.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family through the funeral home.
Online condolences maybe made at www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com
Tributes
"You have my sympathy on the loss of your loved one. Please allow God to comfort you through His promise to care for our dead loved ones at John 5:28,29. It's so stressful to deal with the death of a loved one because Death was never supposed to be a part of life so God didn't create us with the ability to be content with this loss but our loving creator, Jehovah God, promises to do away with death {Isaiah 25:8} and the one who causes death Satan{Hebrews 2:14} real soon through His Kingdom in the hands of His Son Christ Jesus so that His purpose for mankind can be realized which is to live on a paradise earth under perfect and peaceful conditions. {Genesis 1:27,28; Psalms 37:9-11,29}"
"RIP Jeff. My sympathies to Steve, Gary, David and Joe."
"Sorry for your loss, Jeff was a great guy!will never forget how he always had a big smile and was soft spoken, had the biggest family all those kids! grew up in Fairmount and miss seeing people like him, so sad everyoone is going to heaven way too soon! he will be missed just like his son!"
"we send our deepest condolences....Jeff was an awesome friend he will be so greatly missed we send you all our love and prayers"
"I was so very saddened to hear of Jeff's death. I love listening to his stories and hearty laugh. My thoughts and prayers are with the family"
"My deepest sympathy goes out to the Cox family in the loss of Jeff. I will always remember Jeff for his friendly disposition. Never seen him anywhere that he didn't have something positive to say.He will be missed."
"RIP Jeff. You are finally at peace. I pray that God gives the family strength at this difficult times. (((HUGS)))."
"Rest well my friend. All the pain is gone. Know you will be greatly missed. Especially your laughter & hugs. Give Nora a big hug and I will see you both someday. My deepest sympathy to family & friends. Jeff was a very special man."
"He was a great guy we will miss him dearly "
""Though we need to weep your loss, You dwell in that safe place in our hearts, Where no storm or night or pain can reach you. The sound of your voice Found for us A new music That brightened everything. Whatever you enfolded in your gaze Quickened in the joy of its being; You placed smiles like flowers On the altar of the heart. Your mind always sparkled With wonder at things. Though your days here were brief, Your spirit was live, awake, complete. We look towards each other no longer From the old distance of our names; Now you dwell inside the rhythm of breath, As close to us as we are to ourselves. Though we cannot see you with outward eyes, We know our souls gaze is upon your face, Smiling back at us from within everything To which we bring our best refinement. Let us not look for you only in memory, Where we would grow lonely without you. You would want us to find you in presence, Beside us when beauty brightens, When kindness glows And music echoes eternal tones. When orchids brighten the earth, Darkest winter has turned to spring; May this dark grief flower with hope In every heart that loves you. May you continue to inspire us: To enter each day with a generous heart. To serve the call of courage and love Until we see your beautiful face again In that land where there is no more separation, Where all tears will be wiped from our mind, And where we will never lose you again." ~J. O'Donohue Love Always, Your Nephews, Gene, Brian, Brent, and Aaron"
"Dave and family we are sorry for your loss. you all are in our prayers and thoughts. God bless you all. Laketon Wesleyan Church."
"Papa, It's difficult to know where to start. You and Jake have made such a big impact in my life. The whole family means so much to me and you've always accepted me and made me feel like family always being there for me and welcoming me to even live you all when I fell on hard times. I cannot express my deep gratitude to you or your family. I still have my peace necklace you gave me. It means alot to know I'm one of the top ten ladies and you will always represent a top ten man in my life and father figure who was always there when I needed him. I regret so much not being able to visit as much as I would have liked under circumstances, but please know how very much I love you and I will always speak of you and Jake and the whole family to my son Colton and I will never forget the many great memories that I have with you and the guys. All the things you've done for me including all the events you've come to to support me or my son. You will never ever be forgotten and you will be missed our entire lifetimes. God Bless you and your boys. I love and miss you so much and will miss you greatly forever. I will never forget all the special moments ever. Please tell Jake I send hugs and I love him and miss him so much as well and hope to see you both in Heaven someday. In the mean time I love you guys so much and I miss you more than I can stand. RIP and know your so loved and many of us look forward to seeing you again one day in Heaven. xoxoxoxo Love you forever Papa Cox xooxoxo (Stephanie Vetor Aka Axl, Colton James and Family) xoxoxoxoxo"
"I'm so sorry for your loss. I knew Jeff from high school. We lived close to the family. Jeff was a very nice person and will be missed."
"Rest in peace dear brother. You have earned it. Your Sister, Bonnie"
"Papa Jeff, Thinking of you and your family in this time of need. I will always remember you and your family, especially your son Jake. He was great with kids. I think he might of got that from you. Now you are with Jake. Rest In Peace! Love Betty and family"
"Hey guys, Your dad made a lasting impression on my life, but, so have all of you. Take care of yourselves. Love, Katie Savage"
"I am so sorry that I will not be able to attend the funeral of my uncle Jeff. I love him and my cousins with all my heart. Blessings to you all. Yours truly, Cousin KK "
"We are so sorry to here of the passing of Jeff. We had a great deal of respect for him. He was a good man, father, friend and we will miss him so much. We will be thinking of the entire family with love."
"My sympathy for the family. Jeff was a great guy. I'm glad to have known him."
"It just doesn't seem possible that this is happening. I've laughed and cried, sometimes at the same time over the last couple of days. Uncle Jeff was a very unique man. I loved calling his house and I'd tell him it was his favorite niece and he'd say, "Oh, Hi Karen". When I would see him out in public or walk into his house, it was always the same greeting, "Hi, babygirl"!! Still hear his voice in my head. Rest in peace my dear Uncle, you will be missed. Love you, Your favorite niece!"
"I wish to express my deepest sympathy to the family of Jeff Cox. I went to Fowlerton Elementary School with Jeff and his siblings. They rode our school bus for many years. May God be with you at this deep time of grief. Mark and Carolyn ( Mitchener) Kratzer"
"My deepest sympathies for Jeff's family. Jeff was one of my mom's (Nora Burton) friends. I remember a couple of really fun Jimmy Buffett parties/concerts that Jeff attended with our Buffett gang. I hope your family is comforted by happy memories during this difficult time."