Family Group Sheet
NameDonald Howard Cox, 5th Cousin
Birth7 Oct 1932, Fleming Co., Kentucky
Death13 Nov 2012, Hillsboro, Fleming Co., Kentucky
FatherWalter G. Cox (1891-1979)
MotherLou Ada Parish (1895-1973)
SpouseMary “Delphia” Gregory, 3C2R
Birth21 Apr 1930, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death25 Apr 2004, Hillsboro, Fleming Co., Kentucky
FatherJames Madison “Matt” Gregory (1890-1961)
MotherMary Tennie Caudill (1896-1968)
Notes for Donald Howard Cox
The Kentucky birth index lists Donald H. Cox, born 7 Oct 1932 in Fleming Co., mother’s maiden name Ada Parish.
His obituary reported:
“Donald Howard "Don" Cox, age 80, of Maxey Flat Road, Hillsboro, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2012, at his residence.
Born October 7, 1932, in Hillsboro, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Walter Grider and Lou Ada Parish Cox. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Stirl, Oral, Willard, Blaine, and Cleddith "Keed" Cox, and two sisters, Eddith Reynolds and Faye Gregory.
Don's wife, Mary Delphia Gregory Cox, passed away on April 25, 2004.
He is survived by three daughters, Brenda Rison and husband Dennis of Hillsboro, Kentucky, Anita Thompson and husband Wilbur of Hillsboro, Kentucky, Donna Garner and husband Thomas of Dayton, Ohio; 8 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and 4 great-great grandchildren.
Other survivors include two brothers, Elbert Cox and Walter Cox, both of Hillsboro, Kentucky; one sister, Jewell Reeves of Middletown, Ohio; a special friend, Jean Reeves of Hillsboro, Kentucky; a host of nieces and nephews, other family, and many friends.
Don was a contractor with Cox Brothers Construction Company and a member of Crain Creek Christian Church.
Funeral services will be conducted 10:30 a.m. Thursday, November 15, 2012, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with the Rev. James DeAtley and Elder Lonnie Gregory officiating.
Pallbearers will be Dennis Rison, Wilbur Thompson, Thomas Garner, Buddy Rison, Scottie Thompson, and Jason Ogden.
Honorary pallbearers will be his nephews.”
His obituary reported:
“Donald Howard "Don" Cox, age 80, of Maxey Flat Road, Hillsboro, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2012, at his residence.
Born October 7, 1932, in Hillsboro, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Walter Grider and Lou Ada Parish Cox. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Stirl, Oral, Willard, Blaine, and Cleddith "Keed" Cox, and two sisters, Eddith Reynolds and Faye Gregory.
Don's wife, Mary Delphia Gregory Cox, passed away on April 25, 2004.
He is survived by three daughters, Brenda Rison and husband Dennis of Hillsboro, Kentucky, Anita Thompson and husband Wilbur of Hillsboro, Kentucky, Donna Garner and husband Thomas of Dayton, Ohio; 8 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and 4 great-great grandchildren.
Other survivors include two brothers, Elbert Cox and Walter Cox, both of Hillsboro, Kentucky; one sister, Jewell Reeves of Middletown, Ohio; a special friend, Jean Reeves of Hillsboro, Kentucky; a host of nieces and nephews, other family, and many friends.
Don was a contractor with Cox Brothers Construction Company and a member of Crain Creek Christian Church.
Funeral services will be conducted 10:30 a.m. Thursday, November 15, 2012, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with the Rev. James DeAtley and Elder Lonnie Gregory officiating.
Pallbearers will be Dennis Rison, Wilbur Thompson, Thomas Garner, Buddy Rison, Scottie Thompson, and Jason Ogden.
Honorary pallbearers will be his nephews.”
Notes for Mary “Delphia” Gregory
The Kentucky birth index lists Mary D. Gregory, born 21 Apr 1930 in Rowan Co., mother’s maiden name Jennie Caudill.
The SSDI lists Delphia Cox, born 21 Apr 1930, died 25 Apr 2004, last residence Hillsboro, Fleming Co., Ky.
The SSDI lists Delphia Cox, born 21 Apr 1930, died 25 Apr 2004, last residence Hillsboro, Fleming Co., Ky.
