July 17 1949 – April 2, 2019
Richard L. Cox, 69, passed away on April 2, 2019. He was born on July 17, 1949 to the late Donald and Betty Cox.
Rick was a 1967 graduate of Marion-Adams High School. He graduated from Purdue University in 1971 where he was a member of Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity. He was a lifelong Boone County resident and farmer.
He was very active in community service. He served three terms on the Marion-Adams Board of Education. He was a charter member of the Sheridan Lions Club where he served as chairman of their annual 4th of July Parade until 2018. He served on the Boone County Co-op Board of Directors as well as the Board of Directors of Boone County Co-alliance. He was also a member of the Terhune United Methodist Church.
He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He married Barbara Weaver Cox on September 1, 1974. He has one daughter, Kelly (Doug) Huegerich, Brookfield, Wis., and one son, Ryan (Lori) Cox, Ft. Wayne. He has four grandchildren, Alex Huegerich, Ashley Huegerich, Grace Cox and Thomas Cox. In addition to his wife, children and grandchildren, he is survived by his sister, Cheryl Inman and brother, Brian (Donna) Cox as well as several nieces and nephews.
Rick was preceded in death by his parents.
Services will be held at 5 p.m. on Monday, April 8 at the Terhune United Methodist Church. Visitation is from 2 to 5 p.m. with a memorial service and celebration of life following. Rev. Frank Ciampa will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions be made to the Sheridan Lions Club, the Terhune United Methodist Church or Phi Beta Psi National Cancer Research Project.
All are invited to leave a condolence to the family at fisherfunerals.com. Fisher Family Funeral Services is honored to serve the Cox Family.
Arrangements
Calling: 2 to 5 p.m., April 8
Service: 5 p.m., April 8
Location: Terhune United Methodist Church
Condolences: fisherfunerals.com