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Ralph Gilmore Cox

Birth	:	25 Jun 1928 Cedar Rapids, Boone County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	25 Oct 2018
Burial	:	Fullerton Cemetery, Fullerton, Nance County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.3510017, -97.9813995
Description	:	RALPH G. COX GRAND ISLAND--Ralph G. Cox, 90, of Grand Island, formerly of Fullerton, passed away Thursday, October 25, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family. Services were Monday, Oct. 29, 2018 at Fullerton Community Church in Fullerton with Reverend Vern Olson officiating. Burial followed at Fullerton Cemetery in Fullerton with military honors by Fullerton American Legion Post #151. Palmer-Santin Funeral Home in Fullerton is serving the family. Ralph was born June 25, 1928, to Walter and Ethel (Purdy) Cox at Cedar Rapids. He was the youngest... Read More	RALPH G. COX GRAND ISLAND--Ralph G. Cox, 90, of Grand Island, formerly of Fullerton, passed away Thursday, October 25, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family. Services were Monday, Oct. 29, 2018 at Fullerton Community Church in Fullerton with Reverend Vern Olson officiating. Burial followed at Fullerton Cemetery in Fullerton with military honors by Fullerton American Legion Post #151. Palmer-Santin Funeral Home in Fullerton is serving the family. Ralph was born June 25, 1928, to Walter and Ethel (Purdy) Cox at Cedar Rapids. He was the youngest of nine children. He graduated from Cedar Rapids High School in 1946, where he excelled in sports. He married Carol Neumann in Fullerton on August 26, 1951. They celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary this year. He was drafted by the U.S. Marines and served in the Korean War. After he was honorably discharged in 1954, they made their home in Fullerton, where their four children were born. He worked at several jobs, at one point being a Fuller Brush salesman. He also worked at Phillips 66 and Purina Feed & Seed. He became a Beatrice Foods route driver salesman. A heart attack in 1975 and another one a few years later forced him into early retirement. They were able to spend the winter in Harlingen, TX for over 25 years. He was an avid sportsman and a lifelong Yankee and Husker fan. He was a baseball player, coach and umpire. He was also an avid bowler and state singles champion. He was a member of the Fullerton Volunteer Fire Department for over 30 years, American Legion, and United Methodist Church. He was a recipient of the Honorary F Award. He also coached Legion baseball for many years. His greatest joy was attending his kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids activities. He never missed a ball game if it was at all possible. He is survived by his wife, Carol of Grand Island; daughters, Deborah (Gary) Reiss of Grand Island, Lisa (Russ) Jacobi of Clarks, and Beth (Dan) Small of Hastings; son, Randy (Kim Dubas) Cox of Fullerton; 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; sister, Donna Bennett; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; four brothers; and four sisters. --------------The Nance County Journal

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Latitude: 41.3510017
Longitude: -97.9813995

Family Members:

Parent

Walter Winfield Cox

(1884 - 1949)

Ethel Frances Purdy Cox

(1888 - 1955)

Siblings

Martha A. Cox Faust

(1911 - 1995)

Ruth Lumelia Cox Hollman

(1920 - 2014)

Donna Mae Cox Bennett

(1926 - 2020)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Fullerton Cemetery
Fullerton, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3510017, -97.9813995

2. Saint Peter Catholic Cemetery
Fullerton, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3510017, -97.9796524

3. Nance County Rural Grave Site
Fullerton, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3369000, -98.0790000

4. Morning Star Cemetery
Fullerton, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3229750, -98.0977170

5. Bureau Cemetery
Clarks, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2639008, -97.9344025

6. Sunnyside Cemetery
Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4016991, -97.8692017

7. Peace Lutheran Cemetery
Belgrade, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4306984, -98.1434021

8. Fairview Cemetery
Silver Creek, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2920000, -97.8006000

9. Redwing Cemetery
Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4446983, -98.1369019

10. Main Cemetery
Belgrade, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4947014, -98.0425034

11. Skeedee Cemetery
Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5038986, -97.8850021

12. Burke Cemetery
Central City, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1833420, -98.0398407

13. Naomi Cemetery
Saint Edward, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5245200, -97.9907000

14. Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery
Krakow, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3908157, -97.7522888

15. Calvary Cemetery
Clarks, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2196999, -97.8193970

16. Glenwood Cemetery
Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2928990, -98.2148550

17. Lingle Cemetery
Genoa, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5108000, -97.8384000

18. Valley View Cemetery
Genoa, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4317017, -97.7319031

19. Central City Cemetery
Central City, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1369019, -97.9944000

20. Saint Lawrence Cemetery
Silver Creek, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2942009, -97.7052994

21. Genoa Indian Industrial School Cemetery
Genoa, Nance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4471700, -97.7218400

22. Silver Creek Cemetery
Silver Creek, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3222008, -97.6830978

23. Fairview Cemetery
Swedehome, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2357500, -97.7052000

24. Evergreen Cemetery
Saint Edward, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5677986, -97.8411026