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PAUL COX Obituary
Gainesville - Paul Samuel Cox, age 79 of Gainesville, FL died peacefully, surrounded by loving family members Saturday evening, Feb. 16, 2013 in Shands Hospital. He was born in Fairbanks, FL, the son of Joseph Samuel and Maggie Davis Cox and was raised by his "Grandpa & Grandma Davis" in Orange Heights. Paul was a Baptist.
He joined the U.S. Army at the age of 16 and fought in the Korean Conflict. After his 3 year tour in the Army he returned home, then not long after joined the U.S. Navy. This turned out to be his chosen career. He retired from the Navy in 1977 after a combined military career of 28 years. Paul is survived by his loving wife and soul mate, Dot Sorrells Cox and his younger sister Linda Cox Lowrance and her husband Steve of Elizabethton, TN, a niece Stephanie and her husband Bobby York of Kingsport, TN, his aunt, Frances Davis Townsend of Starke, FL and his God-daughter Amber Wimply Baucom. He is also survived by two very special first cousins who were always more like his brothers. Roy Davis and his wife Laverne and daughter, Kay Mainor, who have been personal caretakers of Paul and Dot every moment of every day, throughout the last few months. Secondly George Davis and his wife Jullie. He also has many more cousins and friends. He will be missed by so many.
Graveside Services with military honors will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday February 28, 2013 at the Antioch Cemetery in LaCrosse, FL.
Arrangements under the care of MILAM FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES, 311 South Main Street Gainesville, FL 32601 (352) 376-5361.
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for PAUL COX
Nina Dyal Asay
February 27, 2013
May you rest in eternal peace.
VIRGIL & DIANE TODD
February 25, 2013
WE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOST DOT,EARL,PAUL,AND DALE AND REST OF THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Roy & Laverne Davis
February 25, 2013
No words, just tons of wonderful memories and barrels of love, till we meet again
Amy Drew
February 25, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mr Paul will be missed by many. Having him as Mama and Daddy's neighbor all of my life was something special. If there's anything we can do, let us know. Love, Hugs and Prayers to you all.
Amy, Ryan and Klara Drew
Terry and Mathew Bohannon
Gene and Bronease Dampier
February 25, 2013
We have a shared a lot of good times over the last 30 year and are thankful for each opportunity we had to visit. He will be greatly missed. May God surround you with His perfect love and give you peace and comfort.
Oct. 2012
Paul Cox
February 24, 2013
US Navy 1977
Paul Cox
February 24, 2013
US Navy 1977
Paul Cox
February 24, 2013
Jim Cason
February 24, 2013
I shall always remember the special times with Paul and Dot. May God share his blessings with all who knew and loved Paul.
candy Garcia
February 24, 2013
Sorry dot my prayer r with we love.
February 24, 2013
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Leon Criswell
Our deepest condolences to you all.
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