Richard E. Cox
December 7, 1932 - August 25, 2018
Richard Eugene Cox, 85, of Old Town, Florida passed away August 25, 2018. Mr. Cox was born December 7, 1932 to the late Sebring and Helen Lucille Cox in Ithaca, New York, but had lived in the Old Town, Florida area for over 40 years after moving here from Burdett, New York. He was the owner of R & J Auto Brokers in Old Town for several years and was attending Old Town United Methodist Church. Mr. Cox is survived by his sons Mike Cox and Richard J. Cox (Diane), his daughters LuAnn Horrocks (Tim), Angel Robert (Terry), and Wendy Fore (B.J.), a sister Arleeta Parks, his step-children Ginny Tumlin (Gene) and William Poston, 19 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and other extended family members. Funeral services for Mr. Cox will be held 3:00 PM Saturday, September 1, 2018 at the Old Town United Methodist Church, with Pastor Carl Rainear officiating. Interment will follow at Lee Cemetery in Old Town. The family will receive friends at the Church in Old Town. Arrangements have been placed under the care of Rick Gooding Funeral Home, Cross City, FL 352-498-5400 and Chiefland, FL 352-493-0050. Please sign the online guest book at rickgoodingfuneralhomes.com
Richard Eugene Cox, 85, of Old Town, Florida passed away August 25, 2018. Mr. Cox was born December 7, 1932 to the late Sebring and Helen Lucille Cox in Ithaca, New York, but had lived in the Old Town, Florida area for over 40 years after moving... View Obituary & Service Information