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Howard Cox Obituary
Bloomfield Hills - Howard died peacefully March 11, 2018 at his residence. He is survived by his wife Mary (Sellner); sister-in-law, Jan Cox; 2 nephews; 1 niece; and several great nieces and nephews. Howard was born on July 16, 1945 in Mattoon, IL, son of the late Howard and Beulah (Sparks) Cox. Howard graduated from University of Illinois with a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, and later earned his Master's and PhD at the University of Minnesota. He was employed at General Motors Research & Development for 37 years, retiring in 2010. While there he earned numerous patents. Howard was extremely active in the Schipperke Club of America and Southern Michigan Schipperke Club, having held numerous offices. He was also a member and past officer of the Midwest Schipperke Rescue; Huron River Labrador Retriever Club; the Society of Plastics Engineers; and served on the Architect Committee for the Westchester Village Homeowners Association. A memorial service will be held 3 pm Saturday, March 24, 2018, at Pixley Funeral Home, Godhardt-Tomlinson Chapel, 2904 Orchard Lake Road, Keego Harbor. The family will begin receiving friends at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Midwest Schipperke Rescue. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.pixleyfuneral.com.
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Suresh Shah
March 24, 2018
It's terrible to hear about your loss and I express my sincere sympathy to family
I had a great pleasure to work with at General Motors such an intelligent, down to earth and helpful person. May my prayers ease the pain of this loss to family.
Suresh Shah - Retired General Motors/Delphi
March 19, 2018
We would like to extend our deepest heartfelt condolences to Mary and the extended Howard Cox family. Howard and Mary visited our store on occasion to have their accessible vehicles serviced and maintained. We would often discuss their love of canines, attending the various shows and events, and the RV life. We are extremely grateful to have had the opportunity to assist Howard with his mobility needs, and will miss him greatly. May God comfort Mary, the family, and friends at this most difficult time.
With sincere sympathy,
Phil Canale and the Entire MobilityWorks Family
Jim Spearot
March 18, 2018
Rest in Peace, Howard. Great researcher, wonderful coworker, good friend.
Jim Spearot
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