Gerald Cox

Gerald "Gary" Duane Cox, 78, of Mt. Vernon, IN, passed away February 14, 2021, at his home. He was born April 12, 1942 in Mason City, IA to the late Marion and Anna Marie (Hoots) Cox.
Gary was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Vietnam War. He was a self-taught electrician. Gary married his best friend, Dodie. He always kept himself busy tinkering around. Gary enjoyed helping people in need and making bird houses. He loved dogs, especially labs.
He was preceded in death by his sons, Steven and Johnathan Cox; sisters, Susan Moss and Wendy Harnden; brothers, Allan Cox and Eugene Cox.
He is survived by his wife, Dolores "Dodie" Cox; stepchildren, Jeff Jolley (Amy), Dottie Carroll (Roscoe) and Jenny Robb (Denny); siblings, Ron Cox, Danny Cox, Darlene Lightner and Amy Hanus; step-grandchildren, Jason Jolley, Kristina Jolley, Brandi Robb, Brandon Robb, Haley Jolley, William Jolley, Hunter Jolley and Christian Jolley; step-great-grandchildren, Hannah Jolley, Grace Jolley, Madison Jolley, Mariah Collins, Briley Eaton, Makennah Washington and Carter Rollins.
Funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Schneider Funeral Home, 512 Main Street, Mt. Vernon, IN with burial to follow in Black's Cemetery. American Legion Post #5 to perform military rites at the funeral home.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm service time on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Due to the national health crisis, masks are required and social distancing should be observed.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Riley Children's Foundation, 30 S. Meridian St., Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46204.
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