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Orvin Cox

Orvin R. Cox

1921 - 2008

BORN

1921

DIED

2008

Orvin Cox Obituary

Cox, Orvin R., 87, of Mason City died Wednesday, Dec. 24, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born at Broken Bow, on Dec. 5, 1921, to Samuel P. and Nora Martha (Juker) Cox. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, at the First Baptist Church in Mason City. The Reverend John Lewis will officiate, and burial will be at the Mason City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, at the Baptist Church in Mason City. Memorials have been established for the First Baptist Church and cemetery improvements.

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Published by North Platte Telegraph on Dec. 27, 2008.

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