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Jack W. Cox aged 87 of Dayton, Ohio passed peacefully on June 15th, 2024. Jack was born in Dayton, Ohio to Claude and Venora Cox. Jack attended Dayton Public School – Fairview High School Class of 1955, Manchester College in Indiana, and Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH for his master's degree. Jack went on to teach for Dayton Public Schools, worked summers at Willow Swim Club in Vandalia, and upon retiring worked for the Community Blood Center for 25 years. Jack was a sports enthusiast who played collegiate football and baseball at Manchester College. Jack carried on his passion for sports through coaching football, wrestling, cross country, and golf in multiple school districts in the Greater Dayton area.
Jack was a member of the Ohio River Road Runners, Dayton Canoe Club, Northmont Optimist, and Saturday Morning Breakfast Group. Jack attended Phillipsburg Community Church and was a member of the following churches: Troy First United Methodist, Salem Church, and Good Shepard United Methodist. He volunteered as a Sunday school teacher, driver for Partners in Hope, and for the Community Blood Center. Jack's family was his greatest joy; he involved his family in many of his hobbies including boating, golfing, fishing, car racing, and family vacations.
Jack is survived by his daughter Joan (John) Lucas of Troy, Becky (Steve) Underwood of Brookville, and John (Misty) Cox of Tipp City. Grandchildren Jacqueline (Andrew) Snipes of Troy, Justin (Laura) Lucas of Troy, Josh (Kristen) Cox of Vandalia, Lee (Stephanie) Underwood of Vandalia, Joel (Elly) Cox of Vandalia, Addison Cox, and eight great-grandchildren. As well as his brother Ted (Marcella) Cox and sister Sue Dice. Jack is preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Nancy Lou Cox. Parents Claude and Venora Cox, and sister Peggy Van Hook.
A Celebration of Life for Jack will be held on Sunday, July 14th, 2024 at 2:00 pm at Phillipsburg Community Church, 41 South State St, Phillipsburg, OH.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Hospice of Miami County or Phillipsburg Community Church.
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Billy Knife
August 12, 2024
How do I make a donation to Hospice of Miami County in memory of Jack W Cox?
Bill Knife
August 11, 2024
Very sad and shocked to find out about Jack´s passing. Just a great friend. Football teammate at Fairview and baseball buddy in the good old days in Dayton.
Bruce Hahn
July 16, 2024
Just heard about this on Facebook. coach Cox was a great help to me in high school. I was an 85 pounds, shy and not much direction as a freshmen at Fairview Hich School. One day Coach Cox approached me in the hallway and asked how much I weighed. I told him and he said you are coming to practice tonight. I didn't even know what wrestling was but it turned out that with wrestling and Coach Cox, I made it through high school. Without those two, I would have really had a rough time. So I really do have fond memories of Coach Cox and what a good man he was. RIP.
Teresia Simmons
July 9, 2024
Jack and Nancy were my friends for many years. I loved them both. I shall truly miss them. Jack was a wonderful man who loved his family, his students that he taught and me. My life was all the more richer because of their love. Rest in Peace and kiss Nancy for me.
Arlene Gates
June 22, 2024
Joanie, Becky and John and your families. I just found out about Jack's death. I have tons of memories about Jack and Nancy and the three of you. Dave and I send our condolences. You had such a wonderful family. They both were a strong influence on us and on Mike and Lisa. Our prayers are with you.
John Kimbler, Spring Lake,NC
June 21, 2024
Prayers and condolences to Joanie, Becky and John and their families. "Coach" Jack was more than a wrestling coach to me, so much more. Lessons he never knew he was teaching me that I have carried throughout my life. Summer school drivers Ed. With Tina Abele, Mr. Cox letting us drive down near Cincinnati for breakfast at Bob Evans. He has left unforgettable memories in everyone who net him.
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