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Howard H. Cox

Allentown, Pennsylvania

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Rev. Dr. Howard H. Cox, 98, died peacefully on April 15, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem, PA, after a brief illness. From humble beginnings on a farm near Titusville, NJ, he had a long and distinguished career as a professor and scholar. His remarkable life began as the youngest of five...

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We enjoyed knowing Howard and Shirley and meeting them walking on campus or in the neighborhood. Great folks! We send our condolences.

I never met Rev. Dr. Cox -- but it is often possible to get a pretty clear glimpse of a man from the kind of children he ushers into the world. From my 50-year friendship with his daughter Emily, I am certain of the warmth, compassion, sturdiness of character, keen intelligence and zestful curiosity he must have brought to everything he touched. I feel a somewhat envious delight that he lived through 70 years of marriage -- no small feat! -- and 98 years of life -- wise and witty to the...

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I will miss Howard's wisdom and mentorship at Moravian. He was such a blessing to me. We read Hebrew together and discussed biblical texts and teaching. He was a very special person. I send my love and prayers to the family as you mourn your loss and celebrate Howard's life. Deborah

I actually stumbled upon this beautiful obituary for Howard. I am honored to have served him at St. Luke's while his family accompanied him to his reward. Jesus wanted him to be with him in paradise that Good Friday. My heartfelt prayers for you.

Dear Cox Family, I send you love, peace, and understanding upon the death of your much loved and respected father and grandfather.

We often sat with Howard and Shirley at Central's Sunday services. He was a warm and wonderful person, and very accomplished. We pray that God will bring peace to his soul, and to all in his family, as we remember Martha Popichak whom we knew also.

We offer our deepest sympathies to Howard's family and friends. Howard touched so many in varied ways during his remarkable life. Surely it can be said of him: "Well done, good and faithful servant".

Sir, Thank You for Your service to our country. God Bless You! God be with your family! Sincerely, A Grateful American