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Robert "Bob" N. Cox
Robert "Bob" N. Cox, 78, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Saturday,
August 10, 2019 at his residence.
He was born on March 8, 1941 in New Madison, Ohio to the late Charles
"Babe" and Helen (Crawford) Cox.
In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his
granddaughter, Melanie Cox; his sister, Linda Rude; and his nephews,
Dave and Timothy Rude.
Bob was a local businessman, owning Bob's Sohio and Radiator Shop in
New Madison. He loved working with his hands and was a gifted wood
worker. He spent many years working in Ludy's woodshop. There are
countless woodcraft gifts that he has given out over the years. Bob, at
one time, was the Chief of the New Madison Volunteer Fire Department
and was instrumental in the capture of the New Madison bicycle bank
robber.
Bob enjoyed his family, and loved spending time with his children,
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a member and 3-time past
Governor of the Greenville Moose #329, Greenville Eagles #2177, was a
very active EUM Church member, and was a 20+ year member of the Darke
County Fair Campers Welcome Club. Bob was a gem of Darke County and
impacted so many lives. He loved Christmas and enjoyed bringing
Christmas cheer to anyone and everyone by playing Santa Clause for the
past 65 years. His smile and sense of humor will be missed by everyone
who knew him.
Bob is survived by his wife of 27 years, Carol (Chapman) Cox, whom he
married August 31, 1991; his children, Randy Cox and his wife Sandy of
Palestine, Ohio, Doug Cox and his wife Angie of Greenville, and Barb
Baker and her husband Gary of Ansonia, Ohio; his grandchildren, Jerry,
Matthew, Gregory, Kasi, Andrew, Joleen, Gracie, Alex, Zachary, Tyler,
Becca, Galen, Tyler Ray, and March; numerous great-grandchildren; his
sister, Janet Baker and her husband Ken of New Madison; and countless
nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A Celebration of Bob's life will be held at 4:30PM on Sunday, August
25, 2019 at EUM Church, 1451 Sater Street, Greenville, Ohio, with
Pastor Don Smith officiating. A Lodge of Sorrow will be conducted by
the Greenville Moose, Lodge 329, starting at 4:30PM. Burial at
Greenmound Cemetery will take place at the convenience of the family.
Family and Friends may visit on Sunday, from 3:00PM until the time of
the service at 4:30PM.
Memorial contributions may be given in Bob's name to EUM Church, Next
Step Program, 111 Devor Street, Greenville, Ohio 45331.
The family has entrusted Tribute Funeral Homes with the arrangements.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.Tributefuneralhomes.com
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