Robert Cox's Obituary
Robert Cox (Bob) was born on Aug 29, 1931 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Bob was 94 years old when he passed from time into eternity. Bob was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Louise Cox, and his son Ed Cox.
Surviving immediate family is his daughter Kimbery Hill. Other surviving family members are grandchildren Brad Cox,Travis Cox, Marissa Hill, Malcolm Hill, Stephanie Baker, and Amanda Waldo . Great grandchildren include Ford and Hudson Cox, Eric & Chanelle Frandsen, Knox and Ava Baker, Bentley, Boston, Harper and Beckett Waldo:
Along with a host of extended family and many friends.
Bob was drafted into the Korean War in 1953. While he was stationed in Anchorage Alaska he made his choice to serve the Lord from his heart. He has faithfully walked in the truth as it is found in Jesus since that time. He met and married the love of his life, Barbara in 1955. Bob was an avid hunter and fisherman all of his life. He hunted in the Colorado Rockies every year for over 50 years. He loved to fish recreationally and in tournaments: especially with his son Ed and later with grandsons. His favorite hobby was restoring mustangs and other vintage cars.
Bob's work life included senior management responsibility for radar at the Palmdale Center with the Federal Aviation Administration. After retirement he became a civilian consultant at Edwards Air Force Base for fifteen years.
Bob moved to Paradise, Ca to live with Ed and Patricia until Ed's passing. Bob has lived the last 5 years with his daughter Kimberly and son in law Gary Hill.
Bob was a kind and caring person to all that have known him. He had a sincere love for his family and friends alike. He will be sorely missed by many.
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