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Lloyd Cox Obituary
Lloyd Bedford Cox, Jr., 85, a former long time resident of Bedford and retired President of Lloyd Bedford Cox, Inc., passed away peacefully on May 2, 2015 at Meadow Ridge in Redding, Connecticut. Mr. Cox was born on February 15, 1930, the son of the late Lloyd Bedford Cox, Sr. and Martha Hoyt Cox of Bedford Hills. He married Eleanor Jeffers Cox on August 10, 1957 in Syracuse. They moved from Bedford to Redding, CT in 2008.
Mr. Cox graduated from Bedford Hills High School and from St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY in 1952. After college, he joined his father at Lloyd Bedford Cox, Inc., now a third generation insurance brokerage firm in Bedford Hills and New York City, and retired as its President in 2000.
Lloyd Cox received an Alumni Citation in Business from St. Lawrence University in 1978 and was elected Trustee Emeritus in 2000. He was a trustee of John Jay Homestead and was honored to receive the Friends of John Jay Founders Award in 2008. Lloyd was President of the Bedford Historical Society for 10 years and named Director Emeritus in 2001. He was Chairman of the 1987 Bedford Court House Celebration, Vice Chairman of the 1980 Bedford Tri-Centennial and Chairman of the Town of Bedford Board of Assessment Review.
Lloyd held leadership roles in many organizations including President of Bedford Hills Lions Club, Bedford Hills Chamber of Commerce and the Insurance Agents of Westchester County. He was an Elder in Bedford Presbyterian Church, a founder of Northern Westchester Shelter for Domestic Violence, a member of Random Choristers II, St. Matthews Church, Bedford Golf and Tennis Club and Chowder and Marching Club. He was known as a connector of people and a friend of all.
Mr. Cox is survived by his loving family: his wife, Eleanor of Redding, CT; a sister, Martha C. Wright of Basking Ridge, NJ; a daughter, Betsy Murphy (Paul) of Long Valley, NJ; two sons, Lloyd Cox, III (Tori) of Katonah and J. Jeffers Cox (Mary) of Bedford; four grandchildren, Brian and Sarah Cox of Bedford and Dylan and Tyler Cox of Katonah.
Friends may call on Wednesday, May 6 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm at Clark Associates Funeral Home, 4 Woods Bridge Rd. Katonah, NY.
A memorial service will be held at 2pm on Saturday, May 16 at St. Matthews Church, Bedford, NY.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Friends of John Jay Homestead, Katonah, NY 10536, Bedford Historical Society, Bedford, NY 10506 or to the Lloyd B. and Eleanor J. Cox, Jr. Endowed Scholarship at St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY 13617.
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Renee Morrell
May 31, 2015
I have known Betsy only a short time, but I can see that she is carrying on her father's strength in leadership and good character. I am very sorry to hear of your family's loss, and will hold you in my prayers...
Carol and Tom Brier
May 9, 2015
LLoyd left the John Jay Homestead with an enduring legacy.
Carol and Tom Brier
Nancy Mehrbach
May 7, 2015
So very sorry to hear of your dad's passing! I wish I had the opportunity to have met him. So happy to know he knew my cousin Midge Longley, what a small world. Your dad was an amazing gentleman! So accomplished. I'm very lucky to have become friends with his beautiful and intelligent daughter. Thank you Mr Cox! May you rest in peace. Nancy & Stephen Mehrbach
Annie Micale Webb
May 6, 2015
I remember Lloyd as a great mentor and advisor when I was a young, green underwriter for Chubb fresh out of college in 1987. What a nice man, and a great agent. My condolences to the whole Cox family. Later, when I met my husband and future Father-in-Law, I learned that my dear Father-in-Law, Bill Webb was a Beta Brother of Lloyd's at St. Lawrence. Small world. Two great guys enjoying eachother's company now in heaven. My condolences to the whole Cox family.
Tom Vignola
May 6, 2015
Betsy - I never had the pleasure of meeting your dad, but he was obviously a man who cared greatly about his town and more importantly, the people in it. My prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Patti Halpin
May 5, 2015
I Am So Sorry To Hear About Your Loss. Mr. Cox Has Certainly Left His FOOTPRINTS In Bedford Village For So Many To Follow... On Behalf Of The Entire Halpin Family We Are All Thinking Of You And Sending Our Prayers & Strength To Try To Help You All Get Through A Very Difficult Time. Sincerely, Patti Halpin
Dan Catlin
May 5, 2015
To my old friend Jeff and the rest of the Cox Family. I was saddened to hear this news. I feel deeply for you all. What a wonderful father and husband he was. I have so many memories of times spend with him in our day! Best wishes to you all! Dan W. Catlin
Dundeen and Dan Catlin
May 5, 2015
Very special love to dear Eleanor and to Jeff, LB, Betsy and the entire family. Lloyd will be long remembered for his warmth, his enthusiasm , his loyalty to family and friends and for his contributions to his Bedford community. What a gentleman in every way.
With deepest sympathy and fondest love from Dundeen, Dan and all of our family.
Edward Grant
May 5, 2015
Our deepest sympathy upon the passing of Lloyd. He was a true asset to his community, profession, church and family. We were honored to know him through his profession. Sincerely, Ed Grant
Robert Bliss
May 5, 2015
Lloyd, Tori, and boys,
I am very sorry for your loss. I want you to know that I am thinking of you all.
Having read the obituary on Lloyd Jr, I can see where Lloyd III got all of his finer qualities. Lloyd Jr was a great man.
The Staff of Clark Associates Funeral Home
May 5, 2015
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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