Robert E. Cox

Robert E. Cox died peacefully at the Worthington Christian Village on February 16, 2015, five weeks before his 107th birthday. He was born on March 25, 1908 in Columbus, Ohio. He was the oldest of five children of Ernest C. and Quippie Skinner Cox. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Mary Dush Cox, who passed away in 1997. Also preceding him in death were sisters, Elta Nelson, Winifred Kistler, brothers, Willard and Wilton and son-in-law Norman Downing. He is survived by his son, Dr. Robert L. Cox (Janet) of Powell, Ohio; daughters, Martha (Ray) Ross of Rootstown, Ohio and Rachel Downing of Cortland, Ohio; grandchildren, Lydia Ross Legros (Thomas), Sarah Ross, Cynthia Cox Post (Matthew), Brian Cox, Adam Downing (Catherine), Blaine Downing and 15 great-grandchildren. He was a lifelong member of Indianola Church of Christ. He was baptized by Brother W.R. Walker in April 1921. He served many years as a deacon and elder of the church and was a charter member of the Win-A-Couple Bible Class. His education began at Swamp College, a one room school located on McCoy Rd, Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from South Perry Township School in 1923, Indianola Junior High in 1924 and North High School in 1927. He attended The Ohio State University, graduated from the National College of Naprapathic Medicine formally known as the Chicago College of Naprapathy, Columbus College of Naprapathy and Mechanotherapy and the State School of Massage Therapy. He served on the Council of the American Naprapathic Association and was editor of the “Pathometric Journal” of the Universal Society of Pathometrics. He acquired a passion for gardening from his father beginning in 1914. It became a lifelong hobby along with tending his small orchard. The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 21 from 10-11 a.m. at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, 515 High Street, Worthington, Ohio. A service will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Marshall Hayden officiating. Interment will be at Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Worthington Christian Village, 165 Highbluffs Blvd., Columbus, OH 43235; The Philippine Mission, c/o Teresa Johnson, Box 340, Glenvil, NE 68941, or the Indianola Church of Christ, 2141 Indianola Ave., Columbus, OH 43201 Condolences may be sent to the family at www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com

Robert E. Cox

March 25, 1908 - February 16, 2015