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Walter Cox Obituary
November 9, 1922 - December 8, 2023
Lexington , Kentucky - Walter Clay Cox Jr., 101, passed peacefully on December 8 surrounded by his family. He was born on November 9, 1922 in Danville, KY to Blanche Marie Phillips and Walter Clay Sr. He grew up in Lancaster with his younger brother Glen Wallace.
He served in WW II as a Captain in the Army 70th Division. He served in the Judge Advocate General Corps during the Korean War. He graduated from UK Law School in 1948 and practiced law as a founding partner of Fowler, Measle & Bell (now Fowler Bell) and then as Walter C. Cox Jr. & Associates until he was 99. He was married to Mary Lee Engle of London from 1943 until 1975 when she passed. They had two daughters, Mary Eugenia Wakefield and Rebecca Lee Wood. He met and married Pam E. Collis of Lexington in 1988 and had a son, Walter Clay III.
For more details regarding Walter's life and regarding funeral arrangements, visit milwardfuneral.com
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Jonathon Spires
July 15, 2024
I am saddened to learn of Walter´s death...I met him on December 1, 1972 when I bought a Mercedes from him and met his daughter Jeannie...through Walter´s friendship I enjoyed rounds of golf at LCC with him and friends...his open and engaging friendship will always be fondly remembered...
Ronald r smith
December 14, 2023
Condolences from family of Jack K Smith (son Ronald and wife Brenda). My dad a long time Lexington car dealer and Mr Cox were very good friends and associates for many years. Mr Cox helped our family so much. He was a wonderful great man. We were honored to know him. Deepest regards From Ronald R Smith
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