Howard Glenn Cox

Howard Glenn Cox obituary, Merrimac, KY

Howard Glenn Cox

Howard Cox Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by LR Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service on Mar. 12, 2026.
Howard Glenn Cox of Louisville, formerly of Campbellsville, the son of the late Pete and Nancy "Lizzy" Elizabeth (Tucker) Cox, was born April 19, 1944 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on February 25, 2026 in Louisville at the Audubon Hospital. He was 81 years of age.

He was a carpenter, maintenance worker and jack of all trades and was of the Methodist Faith. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and watching UK basketball.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Jennifer (Guidotti) Cox, in 2018 and his siblings: Jim Cox, Norman Cox, Creola Biggs and Mary Alice Thompson.

Survivors include a daughter: Deborah Denise Cox of Louisville and a host of other relatives and friends.

FUNERAL: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 2:00 P.M.

L.R. Petty Funeral Home.

INTERMENT: Merrimac Cemetery

CLERGY OFFICIATING: Pastor Will Warren

VISITATION: after 11:00 A.M. Tuesday until time for the service

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