- Date Of Birth: April 26, 1929
- Date Of Death: December 30, 2006
- State: Indiana
Jack E. Cox, 77, Orleans, died December 30, 2006 at Bloomington Hospital after an extended illness.
He was born April 26, 1929 in Henry County, IN, and lived in Orleans for the past 18 yrs, prior to that time he lived in Anderson. He retired from Delco Remy Division of General Motors after 38 yrs of service. Jack served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. He was a member of the Church of Christ and United Auto Workers Local #662.
He is survived by his wife, whom he married November 24, 1955, Lois D. Downham Cox; a daughter, Deborah J. Jones of Orleans, IN; his son, Steven M. Cox & wife, Manuella of Columbus, OH; a sister, Mrs. Laughton Allen of Cambridge City; brother-in-law, Wilson Jaynes of Anderson; two grandchildren, Scott Jones and Brea Jones; four great grandchildren, Kaitlynn Rose Jones, Emily Grace Jones, Kendell Elise Jones and Bailey Marie Jones; along with several nieces, newphews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Nathan & Netta Miller Cox; and a sister, Mary Alice Jaynes.
