Donald Lee Cox

Retired Fire Chief, Donald Lee Cox, 87, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022, at Medicalodges, in Nevada. Don was born at home on Aug. 8, 1935, in Nevada, to Samuel M. and Helen G. (Rabon) Cox, weighing in at 12 pounds. He married Edith M. Moon on Aug. 25, 1956, and to this union one son, Bruce Michael Cox, was born on Dec. 25, 1957.

Don was raised in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School. He lived his whole life in Nevada, Mo. For 32 years he worked for the City of Nevada as a fireman. He worked his way up through the ranks obtaining the positions of Assistant Chief and Fire Chief, serving a total of 17 years in these two positions. In 1986, he retired due to his health. Don attended the First Presbyterian Church in Nevada. He was a lifetime member of the Nevada Elks Lodge No. 564.

In addition to his wife Edith of 66 years, he is survived by his son, Bruce Cox of Salina, Kan.; a grandson, Michael Cox, Greensburg, Kan.; several nieces, and cousins, including his favorite, Norma Lee Quarles, whom he named and spoiled. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; aunts; and sister, Carol Jean Heckadon.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 26, at Moore Cemetery, in Nevada, with the Rev. Laura Agee officiating. Friends may call now and until 9 a.m., Friday, at Ferry Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested in his memory to the Nevada Elks Lodge, or the Animal Shelter in care of Ferry Funeral Home.

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