COX, Richard Alson - WWII
Source: The Neighbor, June 7, 2006, pg A3
COVINGTON — Richard Alson Cox,
80, formerly of Covington and had been residing in Pleasant Meadows Christian
Village, Chrisman, Ill., died there at noon Wednesday, May 31, 2006. He was
born Oct. 26, 1925 in Covington, the son of Otha Esten and Ida (Nolen) Cox. He
married Christiane Gross Oct. 24, 1948 in Erlangen, Germany. She preceded in
death July 19, 2000. He graduated from Gary High School in 1944. He formerly
worked for Lakeland Burris Motor in Florida. Prior to that he was a supervisor
for the Army and Air Force Exchange Service. He served in the U. S. Army during
World War II. Survivors include: two daughters, Ivadene (Roger) Bowman, Fremont, Neb. and Ivonne
William) Cowley, Arlington, Texas; two grandsons, Sean (Cheryl) Bolton,
Jacksonville, Ill. and Mark (Laura) Bosman, Plainfield; and two
great-grandchildren, Zachery Bolton and Samantha Clardy. He was also preceded
in death by his parents; and four brothers, Russell, Ronald, Gordon and
Nicholas. A military gravesite service was at 2 p.m. Saturday in Riverside
Cemetery, Attica. Maus Funeral Home, Attica, was in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Pleasant Meadows Christian Village,
Chrisman, Ill. – jlr
