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1922
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2015
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Monroe Cox Obituary
Melbourne
On May 31, 2015 Monroe Ardell Cox returned to be with our Lord. He passed peacefully in his home surrounded by his wife, children and grand-children. Monroe became a resident of the Space Coast at six weeks old as the child of John W. Cox and Emma Norabell Cox.
Monroe married the love of his life, Rosie Nell Cannon (now Cox) on September 1, 1942 and was drafted to serve his country in World War II. For two years he served in Operation Watchtower in the Guadacanal Campaign, first major offensive by Allied forces against the Empire of Japan. After returning from the war Monroe worked as a carpenter and eventually as a firefighter for over 20 years at Kennedy Space Center, eventually retiring from Pan Am.
Monroe is survived by his wife of 72 years, Rosie Cox; two children, Richard Cox and Linda Lake; grandchildren, Kelly Zukowski, Jennifer Young, Tim Sutton and Christie Brown; great grandchildren, Dalton Young, Jimmy Young & Cody Sutton. Also Shawn Sutton & RJ, who are departed.
Please pray for comfort and strength for the family as we endure the hardship of loss and celebrate the 92 years of Monroe Cox. Mostly, pray for his sweet wife Rosie.
Family will receive friends from 3-4 pm, Wednesday, June 3rd followed by a 4pm Funeral Service at Davis Seawinds Funeral Home, Melbourne, FL.
Condolences may be shared online at www.davisseawinds.com.
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for Monroe Cox
Harry Pope
June 4, 2015
Dear Aumt Rosie and Family. Our love. thoughts and prayers are with everyone. So many memories come to mind. Memories are what will carry you in the rough times. We love and think of each of you. With our love. Harry and Joyce
Kim Douglass (Lovett)
June 3, 2015
Aunt Rosie and Family so sorry for your loss. Uncle Monroe will be greatly missed. His service was very nice and I'm sure he was very proud today.
vernon louie goodrich
June 3, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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Jennifer Young
June 3, 2015
You were my handsome man. You and grandma are my rocks.I miss you so much. A piece of my heart is gone. R. I. P Granddaddy.
Christie & Sam Brown
June 3, 2015
Thanks to everyone for the wonderful outpouring for our family. Anyone that knows grandad know he was a great man. He loved his family and would do anything for anyone. I will miss him very much.
Shirley Olaker
June 3, 2015
Monroe Cox was a wonderful dad and grandfather. He will always be remembered as a loving, giving and very generous man in so many ways. My daughters adored their grandpa. He has a special place in my heart and always will. Thoughts and prayers are with his dear wife and family.
Dalton
June 2, 2015
My great grandpa was one of the greatest men that ever walked this earth. You will be missed so much! by your family and friends.
Love you granddaddy r.i.p
Don & Jan Dixon
June 2, 2015
Richard,
Thinking of you and your family during this time.
Tracey & Robert Haines
June 2, 2015
Praying that your hearts will find peace in this most difficult time. Xoxo
Doug Rushing
June 2, 2015
We're sorry to lose such a great man. You will be missed.
June 2, 2015
Aunt Rosie, Richard and Linda and family,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers, we all loved Uncle Monroe, always enjoyed your visits to Georgia...........
Peggy Wood Rosencrantz and Ward, Buck Wood, Vickie Wilson and Family, Melissa Youmans and Family.So sorry we love you all.......
June 2, 2015
Aunt Rosie, Richard and Linda and family, Your all in our thoughts and prayers.. We loved Uncle Monroe, we always enjoyed your visits to Georgia. Memories we wil never forget...
Peggy Wood Rosencrantz, Buck Wood, Vickie Wilson and family, Melissa Youmans and family......Love You All.....
Jimmy Young
June 2, 2015
R.i.p granddaddy i miss and love you
Jennifer Young
June 2, 2015
My heart has a piece gone. You taught me so much growing up . You and grandma have always been rock. I miss you my handsome man. God needed a new angel and he chose you that day. Glad we got that dance in, the last walk we took with your sunglasses on and smile from ear to ear.
Charles and Betty McPherson
June 2, 2015
I have many wonderful memories of Monroe and Rosie. I am so grateful that I was blest to see Monroe and Rosie during our brief trip to Florida last year. To Rosie, we love you.
Dexter,Shirley Nevels , Family
June 2, 2015
Aunt Rosie, Richard ,Linda and Family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We love y'all. May God Comfort you in your time of need..
tim & christy sutton
June 2, 2015
Our love goes out to grandmother and all the cox family! Granddad was the most amazing person I've known or met in my life! He was very sweet, kind, and loving! We will miss him very much! Godbless and love you all!
June 2, 2015
Rosie, and family, so sorry to learn of Monroe's passing.Please know Dewey and I will keep you in our prayer as i know you will certainly miss him. God Bless you. Love Dewey and Elizabeth Phillips... Tallahassee,Fl.
Al & Connie Bruce
June 2, 2015
I think of you all so often and wonder where you are since you moved from Torrence Lane. You two were such great neighbors. Al & I moved to NC in 2004 and love it here, but miss our dear friends in Eau Gallie. Lisa & Brad live in Mom & Dad's home now. Our oldest daughter & her husband. I know you will miss Monroe terrible. He was a such a good man. May God be with you and bless you and give you comfort in your grief.
Rick Lovett
June 2, 2015
God bless the Monroe Cox family.
Rick & Gloria Lovett
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