Submitted by: Dan Rich

Harold W. Cox

Sept. 30, 1910 - Oct. 30, 2007

South Bend Tribune 10/31/2007
MISHAWAKA - Harold W. Cox, 97, died at 4:27 A.M. Tuesday, Oct. 30th, in his residence. Harold was born September 30, 1910, in Bremen, to Lewis W. and Etta (Forsythe) Cox.

On September 3, 1938, in Mishawaka, Harold married Margaret E. Blondeel, and together they enjoyed 67 years of marriage. Margaret died on January 20, 2006. Harold is survived by one son, Ronald E. Cox, and his companion, Judy Myers, both of Mishawaka; two grandchildren, Debra (Joe) DeVreese and Christine (Stan) Roahrig, both of Mishawaka; four great-grandchildren, Nathan, Claire and Andrew DeVreese, and Tyler Roahrig; and a brother, Richard Cox, also of Bremen. Harold was also preceded in death by a brother, Floyd, and two sisters, Edna Bailey and Edith Meister, all of Bremen. Harold worked for Bendix in the aviation division until 1946 when he entered into the family business, Lewis Cox and Sons Plumbing and Heating in Bremen before retiring in 1979. He was also the caretaker of the Bremen Cemetery for many years, and along with his father and brothers established Cox and Sons Vaults. Harold enjoyed spending time with his family and spent many hours helping his son with the family business. His love, wisdom and support will never be matched. Harold was a member of St. Bavo Catholic Church and he was also a charter member of Eagles 2083.

Family and friends may visit from 9 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1, in the Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th St., Mishawaka. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Bavo Catholic Church, Mishawaka, with the Rev. Barry England officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to St. Bavo Catholic Church, 502 W. 7th St., Mishawaka, IN.