Richard E. Cox

Richard E. Cox, 77, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at his home in Gallipolis, Ohio.  He was formerly from the Little Bullskin/Mercerville area.

He was born on October 1, 1946 in Gallia County/Clay Township to the late Willard T. and Geneva “Jude” (McGuire) Cox.  Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra (Knepper) Cox; brothers, Stanford and Dale Cox; and sister-in-law, Wanda Cox.

Richard worked at Gallipolis State Institute and Waterloo Coal as a truck driver.  He enjoyed watching westerns on TV, working in the garden, and in the past years spending time with his brothers fishing and riding motorcycles, and rabbit hunting with his two beloved beagles, King and Queenie.

Richard is survived by his son, Richard Jr. (Bonnie) Cox of South Dakota; daughter, Genelle (Troy) Larsen of Illinois; granddaughters, Emily and Abigail Larsen of Illinois and Jessica Cox of Maryland; grandson, Bryan Cox of Maryland; and great grandson, Gabriel Shrecengost of Maryland; stepson, Timmy (Deana) Knepper of Bidwell; stepdaughter, Dawn Knepper (Donald) Vanscoy of Gallipolis; step grandchildren, Anthony Knepper, Bradley Hale, and Brandon Hale; step great granddaughter, Sadie Knepper; brothers, Gearld Cox and Johnny (Nancy) Cox both of Gallipolis; sisters, Shirley Stephens of Gallipolis and Sharon (Wade) Bishop of Jackson; and several nieces and nephews.

A Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 25, 2023 in Mina Chapel Cemetery with Pastor James Ellison officiating.  A small gathering of family and friends will be held after the service around 2:00 p.m. in Promised Land Community Church community building.