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Robert Vernon Cox

Birth	:	17 May 1924 Corydon, Wayne County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	16 Jun 2018 Lancaster, Schuyler County, Missouri, USA
Burial	:	Corydon Cemetery, Corydon, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7500000, -93.3249969
Description	:	Robert Vernon Cox, 94 of Lancaster, Missouri passed away at his home on Saturday June 16, 2018. The son of John Anderson and Myrtle Annis (Dent) Cox, he was born on May 17, 1924 in Corydon, Iowa. He went to school in the Corydon area and lived around Corydon and Cambria, Iowa for most of his young life. He was united in marriage to Lois Gaston on May 26, 1948 in Boone, Iowa and to this union, three children... Read More	Robert Vernon Cox, 94 of Lancaster, Missouri passed away at his home on Saturday June 16, 2018. The son of John Anderson and Myrtle Annis (Dent) Cox, he was born on May 17, 1924 in Corydon, Iowa. He went to school in the Corydon area and lived around Corydon and Cambria, Iowa for most of his young life. He was united in marriage to Lois Gaston on May 26, 1948 in Boone, Iowa and to this union, three children were born, John R., Ruth and Mary. Vernon is survived by his children, John R. Cox of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Ruth Schmidt and husband, Bruce of Fairborn, Ohio and Mary Antal and husband, Randy of Lancaster, Missouri; grandchildren, Christina Cox, Amy Bennett and husband, Steve, Becky Allen and husband, Brandon, Robert Schmidt and wife, Tiffany, Jessica Tinkle, Jonathan R. Antal and wife, Lyndsi, Rachel Hanson and husband, Derrick, Gail Melvin and wife, Diane; great grandchildren; Daniel Lantz, Alice and Grace Bennett, Conner and Christopher Allen, Zack and Zoe Tinkle, Casen and Chayten Antal and Lydia and Lucas Melvin; his dear friend, Lorraine Stevens and family, Cyndy Ellis, Chuck Pearson and Lori Spears; his friend, Sharlene Zhorne from Tama, Iowa; one brother, Daryl Cox and wife, Hazel; one sister-in-law, Nellie Cox of Corydon, Iowa; many cousins, nieces, nephews and other family members. Vernon is preceded in death by his parents, John and Mrytle Cox; his wife, Lois; his brothers, Dean and Raymond and one brother in infancy, Larry Dale Cox; nephews, Rickford Gaston, Jerry and Jeff Cox and one niece, Patty Casey; his in laws, Fred and Verna Gaston and brothers-in-law, Elon and Virgil Gaston. After Vernon and Lois were married in 1948, Vernon worked for several farmers in various places. In January 1951, they moved to Tama, Iowa where he continued working for farmers and farmed on a place north of Toledo for several years. He sold out in 1959 and worked for Charlie Gary’s feed store and Tama Hatchery. They moved to Toledo in March 1970. In 1975, they built their new home in Toledo and he began doing carpenter work. He always had time to do the small jobs many people needed done. Vernon and Lois accepted Jesus at a young age and were very dedicated to not only attending Church, but in serving the Lord at the Otterbein United Methodist Church as Sunday School teachers, ushers, committee members and later in life became the church caretakers. Vernon faithfully shoveled the walks and saw to the needs of the church. He was also known to shovel half the neighborhood. His hobbies were collecting trucks, tractors and collecting dolls with Lois. Together they went to doll shows and traveled visiting many places including the Laura Ingalls Wilder museums and homes. After Lois passed in January 2004, Vernon continued to maintain the home, carpenter and serve his church and neighbors. In 2010, Vernon made the decision to move to Lancaster, Missouri to be near his daughter, Mary. He was a member of the Lancaster United Methodist Church in Lancaster, Missouri. He continued to garden up to his death and also volunteered at the Schuyler County Food Room. Vernon loved to talk and visit with everyone. He never knew a stranger!

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Where is Robert Vernon Cox's memorial?
Robert Vernon Cox's memorial is located at: Corydon Cemetery, Corydon, Wayne County, USA.
When did Robert Vernon Cox death?
Robert Vernon Cox death on 16 Jun 2018 in Lancaster, Schuyler County, Missouri, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Robert Vernon Cox's memorial?
Latitude: 40.7500000
Longitude: -93.3249969

Family Members:

Parent

John A Cox

(1897 - 1956)

Myrtle Annis Dent Cox

(1901 - 1974)

Spouse

Lois H Gaston Cox

(1926 - 2004)

Siblings

Dean F. Cox

(1927 - 2009)

Raymond Verle Cox

(1932 - 2015)

Larry Dale Cox

(1937 - 1937)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Corydon Cemetery
Corydon, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7500000, -93.3249969

2. Allerton Cemetery
Allerton, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7202988, -93.3542023

3. Hazel Dell Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7392006, -93.3861008

4. Greenlee Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7779900, -93.3911060

5. Rush Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8065000, -93.3828000

6. Hogue Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8208000, -93.3468000

7. Rankin Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6719017, -93.3360977

8. Richardson Chapel Cemetery
Harvard, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6694412, -93.2981262

9. Shriver Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6808014, -93.2621994

10. Ripper Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6957000, -93.2290000

11. Bollman Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7152600, -93.2088800

12. Kirby Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8146500, -93.4176900

13. Lacey Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7952995, -93.2136002

14. Cambria Cemetery
Cambria, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8377800, -93.3833300

15. Sharp Cemetery
Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6916700, -93.2002000

16. Green Ridge Cemetery
Allerton, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6664009, -93.4261017

17. Moss Sturgeon Cemetery
Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6399994, -93.2861023

18. Thomas Cemetery
Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6333008, -93.3099976

19. Bethlehem Cemetery
Millerton, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8330994, -93.2125015

20. McDaniel Cemetery
Millerton, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8491135, -93.2373657

21. New York Cemetery
Millerton, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8497009, -93.2371979

22. Shriver-Higley Cemetery
Clio, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7107000, -93.4777000

23. Promise City Cemetery
Promise City, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7496986, -93.1568985

24. Sharon Cemetery
Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8795000, -93.3295000