Robert E. Cox

Robert E. Cox, 74, of Midway, died Thursday, December 3, 2009, in his residence. He had been ill since September. He was born July 14, 1935, in Hopewell Township, a son of Harry R. and Ida Mounts Cox. Mr. Cox was a dairy and beef cattle farmer for over thirty years. He was Protestant by faith. On August 3, 1961, he married Bertha Clark, who died October 16, 2008. Surviving are a daughter, Helen “Noreen” Acheson (Charles Kietz), of Midway, a step daughter, Donna Lusher, of Nebraska; three sisters, Eva Whitfield and Frances Whitfield, both of Houston, and Helen Bird, of Claysville; a grandson, Scott Alan Acheson, and three step grandchildren. Deceased are a daughter, Nina Cox, who died October 16, 2008; a sister, Lila Solinger, and a brother, Marion Cox. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, December 12, 2009, in Upper Buffalo Presbyterian Church. Inurnment will follow in Upper Buffalo Cemetery.