Jon-Cox-Obituary

Jon Cox

Cleveland, Ohio

Oct 22, 1954 – Jun 18, 2024

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BORN
October 22, 1954
DIED
June 18, 2024
LOCATION
Cleveland, Ohio

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Jon Leslie Cox gently rowed into the afterlife on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He is now in the company of angels where he will direct them on precisely where and just how to hang their artwork, what color the walls should be, and let God know which...

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Thank you Jon and Jimmy for making me feel at home in 2014 during Gay Games CLE. And Jon for taking care of me in NYC the other day. The special friendship with the two of you will live on in my heart and will continue enthousiasticly although we have to miss you Jon. It's far to early and not fair that cancer hits the best first. You can watch us and wait for we all will be united sooner or later. At this point you have fought so much that the peace you found is comforting and emotional...

Our deepest condolences. Jon and Jim were so kind to welcome us when we first moved to Cleveland. Will miss talking about all things Netherlands with John. Also his intelligence and his kindness. Remembering several times that were heel gezellig. Thinking of Jim and John's family. Jim Hekman and Mark Pasher

We extend our deepest sympathy to Jon´s family and especially to his beloved partner James. Those who knew Jon´s loving nature are better people for it. He will always be in our hearts and minds.

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My Dear Jon, we met in Akron U marching band so many years ago. Although we hadn't been in touch I still hold dear all the fun, crazy times we shared. May you rest in peace my dear friend.

I am so lucky and grateful to have had sucb a wonderful spouse as Jon. Funny, smart, kind, and classy he elevated me to a better person just by being with him. We knew we had 33 years of wonderfulness that can never be taken away, and it will always be grateful to the depths of my soul for him in my life.

Today we are very grateful for memories. It is memories and love that will keep Jon alive. May you Jim ans ajons family and loved ones find peace and comfort in those memories and in the eternal love and joy he shared with each of you.

My condolences to you Jim as well as the family. Jon was a ray of sunshine and his memory will shine bright.