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David Cox

1943 - 2026

David Cox obituary, 1943-2026, Cleburne, TX

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1943

DIED

2026

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David Cox Obituary

David Miles Cox, 82, passed from this earth on February 7, 2026. He was a 4th generation Texan and a Fort Worth native.

He had a 25-year career as a Letter Carrier with the U.S. Postal Service and served in the Army National Guard, 1963 to 1969.

David was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Algie Cox. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Beverly (McLain) Cox, and their children, Marsha (Cox) Petersen and Walter Cox, sister Ruth (Cox) Biddlecome, and nephew Jeff May.

Funeral service is at 2PM Friday, 02/20/26 at Laurel Land Memorial Chapel, 7100 Crowley Rd, Fort Worth, TX. Family visitation will precede the service, Friday, 2/20/26, 12PM to 1:30PM at Laurel Land.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Star-Telegram from Feb. 15 to Feb. 18, 2026.

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Funeral services provided by:

Laurel Land Funeral Home and Laurel Land Memorial Park

7100 CROWLEY RD, Fort Worth, TX 76134

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