Dub

Howard Edward Cox, aka "Dub" age 89 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at the Madison Medical Center in Fredericktown. He was born on November 16, 1932, in Lilbourn, Missouri to Raymond Cicero Sr. and Deallie Mae (Malone) Cox.

On August 30, 1954, in St. Louis, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Leoma Jewell Rutherford, she preceded him in death on April 17, 2019.

He is survived by three sons – Gavin Cox and wife Diane, Shane Cox and wife Missy and Shannon Cox all of Fredericktown; one brother – Raymond Cox Jr. and wife Evelyn of Annapolis, Missouri; two sisters – Shirley Westerman and husband Bill of St. Louis and Barbara Miller and husband Douglas Baker also of St. Louis; Eleven grandchildren and Twelve great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents and wife, he is preceded in death by one brother – Jesse Charles Cox and three sisters – Marie Cox, Linda King and Betty Young.

Howard was a self-employed logger; he enjoyed woodworking, fishing and music.

Visitation will be from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m., on Friday, October 7, 2022, at Wilson Funeral Home in Fredericktown.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., also on Friday, October 7, 2022, at Wilson Funeral Home with Bro. Clyde Bess and Pastor Jim Jenkerson officiating.

Interment will be at the Oddfellows Cemetery in Fredericktown.

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