Owen Ray Cox of Riverview/Tampa area, died Saturday February 2, 2008. Owen is survived by his wife Sharon, his four children; Dawn, Cynthia, Owen and Christopher. His five grandchildren; Alyssa, Wyatt, Jessica, Ambur, and Kristi. He was born in Linton Indiana on September 14, 1949. His parents were Samuel and Marylou. Owen was one of nine children; Glenn, Larry, Rodney, Sharen, Tina, Bell, Teresa and Judy. Owen moved to Tampa in 1966 where he met his wife Sharon while he was enlisted in the United States Air Force. Owen and Sharon were married on June 3, 1966. He completed his tour of duty in 1972. While serving his country, Owen was stationed in serveral areas of the world; Greenland, Thailand, Alaska and numerous other areas of the United States. Upon discharge from the Air Force, he became a small engine mechanic specializing in two cycle engines where he was known as the GURU of chain saws. He worked at A-1 Sales and Service until the owner sold the buisiness and then worked at M&M Lawnmower until he was no longer able to work. He was a member of DeSoto Lodge #105 Free and Accepted Masons and a member of the Scottish Rite Masons. Owen loved to woodwork, fish and golf. He will be loved forever and missed until we meet him in heaven.
Services from the DeSoto Masonic Lodge AF & AM, 10801 DeSoto Road, Riverview, Florida on Sunday, March 2, 2008 at 2pm. Arrangements entrusted to Veterans Funeral Care, 15381 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33760.
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May the memories of my beloved brother, husband to Sharon, and father to his wonderful children always warm our hearts. That we may never forget his kindness and happy go easy outlook on life. We’ll miss you greatly but as a traveling man I’m sure well meet again soon.
Your “Brother”
Larry L. Cox
I will miss you so but you will be in a safe and happy place.
As we all share our memories of the special times with ’Odie’, God will comfort us in knowing that he is with him and waiting on us all. May our memories help to ease the sorrow and bring peace to our hearts. We will always and forever be
’NINE STRONG COXS’.
Our sweet Odie, we will truly miss your stories, smiles, laughter and kindness.
To my loving husband
you will be missed but never forgotten for all of eternity. Our love was endless and enter twinned through out our lives.
With all my love your wife Sharon.
Daddy I love and miss you very much, I know you will help guide us all. We figured out the names of Pete me Little Pete Alyssa and Repeat Kristi
TO THE BEST FATHER IN LAW – I WILL MISS YOU DEEPLY. I PROMISE TO LOVE AND CHERISH YOUR SON WITH ALL MY HEART AND SOUL FOREVER. LOVE YOU DAD. BREATHE EASY.
I appreciated and loved you so much, I miss you, Odie. I miss you. Love always, Rod.
You will always be in my thoughts. You are missed very much. Sharon and family, if you need to talk or anything you can always call me or talk to me on email.You have my email address and here is my number 798-5867. I love you all and hope to see you again soon.
Rest in peace, you will be missed. Know that your family loved you.
You taught me so much,not just about engines, but about life and the type of person I should be. Your presence and influance will always be felt here at MandM. You will always be known as “Daddy” to us here because you were a true mentor in all aspects of the way you lived and taught by example. I am proud to have known you even if for a short time. I will call upon your “lessons” forever.You will always be the best. I love you, and stay from those doorknobs.
Cindy and Family Alyssa and Kristi-little sweethearts, Although I only met your Dad at your wedding, Cindy, I know how much he meant to all of you and how much he will be missed. A Dad’s love is strong and comforting and the memories will last forever. May God give you all strength and courage as you go on with your lives to make him proud. Love, Shirley and all up in Michigan
Knowing Owen Cox was not only a pleasure but a privilege. I enjoyed the occasions of which I was able to spend time with him and his family. He will be missed by all. May you rest in peace Owen and may your family’s pain ease over time. God Bless all of you.
Love
Michele
To Owen, you will be missed but not forgotten. You will always remain in our hearts and thoughts. And as always Sharon, Cindy, Butch and Dawn you are in our prayers.
I am very sad to hear of the passing of my good friend Owen. I loved him like a brother.His last act when I left them last summer was to give me a hug.He must have known it was the last time we would see each other.My condolences to Sharon and all the family. I am very sas for all of you.God be with all of you at this time
All of my LOVE
Norm
I know that this is a very sad moment to you all ,but everyone has to stay strong and stay together and not just mean in bad terms this is an all new generation some things need to change in getting together other then in the final resting place. Aunt Sharon ,Dawn, Cindy, Butch you all know that your are loved up here where it is like a freezer in the winter and an oven in the summer. just stay together
love ya ,
I was sorry to hear of Owen’s passing. I wish all of his family the best and offer my condolences to Sharon, Dawn, Cindy, Owen and Chris. I hope he saw the Giants win, that one was for him!
It was sad to hear that Uncle “Odies” time here on earth was over But, I rejoiced in knowing that he went to be with the Lord to have everlasting life! Sharon, Butch, Cindy and Dawn you are in our thoughts and prayers Hang in there and Hope to see you all soon! Love from our home to yours Your Indiana Family
To my loving brother,God sent for you , not for us to cry or weep but for you to live on in a better place.Now your with our mom once again one by one we will all be together again. when you left you didn’t go alone after all you’ve got my name on your arm I sent you up a ballon with a deck of cards, mom probly has worn out the ones I sent her,Odie I love and miss you , when I feel the wind blow I know your there, when the stars twinkle in the sky, I know your there, when the sun comes out behind the clouds , I know your there and when I feel my heart beat , I know your there.. To Sharron, Dawn, Butch and Cindy God be with you all Now theres another Angel watching over you all.. All my Love.. The Youngest of the Bunch……JUDY ANN SULLIVAN
OUR BELOVED BROTHER ODIE. OUR PAIN IS GREAT ,OUR SORROW WILL NEVER END. WE CAN NOT BE SELFISH TO KEEP YOU HERE IN THE PAIN YOU WERE IN. ODIE, YOU ARE AT PEACE NOW. WE WILL MISS YOU DEARLY.ODIE YOU HAVE 4-WONDERFUL CHILDREN AND A TERRIFIC WIFE. WE ARE PLEASED AND HAPPY TO HAVE THEM AS OUR FAMILY. ONE MORE THING ODIE , IF THERE’S ANY CAMPERS IN HEAVEN PLEASE DON’T PULL THEM BEHIND YOUR TRUCK!! THAT GOES FOR GLENN DOWN HERE TOO!!! LOVE YOU ALWAY’S TERESA REE – REE AND DAN
I Was hungry
This man taught me to fish
I was without shelter
This man helped me to build
a home
I was without inspiration
This man taught me to be
A good husband
A good father
A good man
To my father, mentor, and brother Mason, thank you for all the things you taught me. How to be a strong and trustworthy man! most importantly, you taught me how to golf and fish! I miss my fishin’ buddy! I love you dad! Until we meet again in that house not made with hands eternal in the heavens. I will do everything you asked and make sure mom is taken care of for the rest of MY life. I will miss you until we meet again in heaven, your son, “BUTCH”
My Treasure – My DAD
I look back on these years
To see how far I’ve come and grown,
I take a trip down memory lane,
And what I see has shown …
That every step I’ve taken,
You have been there by my side …
From infancy to adulthood,
We’ve stood the test of time.
You cradled me and nurtured me,
Through all these many years;
You held me and did comfort me,
Through happiness and tears.
You’d pick me up when I would fall,
You’d dust me off and then,
Encourage me to get back on
That horse and ride again.
Your constant care and loving,
And your warm inviting heart,
Has always been a treasure that
I knew would n’er depart.
If I could be “just half” the person
You have been to me …
Then you have taught me well dear dad,
For in my heart I see …
A man whose most gentle soul,
Embraces me each day …
A man whom I dearly love,
Much more than words can say.
We will miss you Owen. We have shared a part of you and your family for over 10 years now. It was great to meet all of your brothers and sisters and we saw what a truly great person you were and the reason God put you on this earth. Keep them laughing up there and one day maybe we can all share a beer ot two!
Love you and miss you! We will be there for Cindy and the girls down here and you can watch over them up there!
To a man who was like a second father to me,
Thank you for being my best friends dad and treating me like I was your own. I will never forget you or all the good times over the years. You also taught me the great game of golf and how to be an upright man.
Love Scott.
SHARON,CINDY,DAWN,BUTCH
I’am very sad to hear of OWEN’S
passing. I know he was a good
husband and good father.
We will miss him dearly.
Even in your sadness,may you
find comfort in knowing that the
angels must be smiling,because
your loved one is among them now.
LOVE,
DEANNA YANES
To Uncle Odie, We are very sad to hear of my beloved uncle,brother mason passing. However we know your in a much better place. I’m so glad we got to see you and Aunt Sharron in July. Your all in our thoughts and prayers. We love you Eric skooter and family.
Sharon wish we could make it for Uncle Odies Memorial Service But, unfortunately we aren’t able to- Please know all of you are in our prayers and we will see you in June! All of our love
noone else can understand the way I feel,
the pain
the fear
the heartache
the tears
you were taken from me
after all these years
none of our memories will EVER fade
the times we shared
the “blonde” jokes you made,
I wish I could go back in time
way back when you sent me that first dime…
no matter how much pain we feel we must accept it
this tragedy is real,
someone special has past today
but all his problems have now gone away
so now he tells us
dont cry another tear
listen closely so you can hear
he is still with us
you know is true
I sware I can still hear him wisper
….I love you……
Uncle Owdie I will never ever forget you! I still keep all those little keychains you got me from the carnival…I havent spent any of the dimes you have sent me : I hope you took mine with you…Im sry I couldn write on here soon I just really didnt know how to deal with all this I wouldnt let myself believe it..so I hope your having fun visiting everyone in heaven.Please tell mawmaw and paw paw I miss them and Ive really grown up…I love you all and I will see you in about 80 years….
..ily…<3 Summer...ily...
I am very sorry for your loss.
My sympathy and prayers to all of you – Cindy, Sharon, Butch and Dawn. I have great memories of Owen – like him helping ok doing the remodel on the kitchen in my first home; teaching me to play dominoes; making me feel like “one” of the family; and finally — who could forget “Beanie and Cecil.” I am so sorry for your loss.
Cindy, I am very sorry to hear about your dad. You have many fond memories that will always remain in your heart. Please also send your mom my regards. Rose Allan’s mom
Cindy,
I am sorry for your loss and the loss of your family. Please know that the St. Stephen Catholic School Community is praying for you and your family during this time of loss.
God Bless, Therese Jackson
Cindy,
I am sorry for your loss and the loss of your family. Please know that the St. Stephen Catholic School Community is praying for you and your family during this time of loss.
God Bless, Therese Jackson
Sharon, We want to express our deepest sympathy. There is little we can do or say but please know that our hearts and thoughts are with you. We never spent much time with Owen but long enough to know he was a great man. He will be greatly missed. God Bless you and Keep you.
To Dad,
You have been a great father in law to me and welcomed me the first day we met. I enjoyed the times we spent together whether it was watching football, playing golf, drinking beer or just getting away from the women and hanging in the shop, I will cheirsh those times for the rest of my life. Your memorial service was very beuatiful today and you should be proud of what you left behind. I will drink a couple for you tonight!!!
Love,
Gene
My Buddy Owen,
I will always miss our HOG roasts at the Elks. And will always treasure our memories. “Watch out for the trees”! Between you and I… Forever Bubba.
Owen Cox Family.. I was around Owen and all the kids when they were growing up but distance made it so we didn’t stay in touch. He was a happy little boy. I had not seen or met his wife and kids. I am sure he was a wonderful husband and father. I am so sorry for our loss. Aunt Ruby, Pam, and Mac and in memory of Uncle David and Beth…
To OWEN’S FAMILY
A Masonic Apron lecture
Let’s it’s pure and spotless surface be to you an ever present reminder of purity of life and conduct, and when at last your weary feet shall come to the end of their toilsome journey and from your nerveless grasp shall drop forever the working tools of life,may the record of your thoughts and action,s be as pure and spotless as this fair emblem.
And when you stand naked and alone,before the great white throne,may it be your portion to here from Him who sitteth as the Judge Supreme ’Well done,good and faithful servent,enter thou into the joy’s of the Lord!
until we meet again
your cousin
John Ben