MARK COX

MARK COX 01/09/1961 - 05/10/2025 Mark Anthony Cox, 64, passed away on May 10, 2025, at his home in Leavenworth, Kan. Mark was born at Cushing Hospital on January 9, 1961, to Richard Cox and Helen (Ettline) Cox. He graduated from Leavenworth High School in 1979. In 1989 he married Deborah Langham. Mark and Debbie are well known among friends and family for the great love they shared over 36 years of marriage. Mark worked a variety of jobs, including a mechanic at Amoco Standard Station and a machinist at Great Western Manufacturing. In 2022 he retired from his position of custodian at First Baptist Church of Leavenworth, where he worked for 22 years. Outside of work, he is remembered for his love of movies, music, and cooking. He also had a passion for history and spent many years as a Civil War reenactor in his spare time. He was a frequent guest speaker at Lansing Middle School, where he loved teaching students about Civil War history. In life, Mark was known for his dedication and service to the church. Over the years, he served as the leader of both the AWANA club and the Youth Group at First Baptist Church. At the time of his death, he was a deacon at Calvary Baptist Church. Mark is preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Helen. He is survived by his wife Debbie, his children Ian and Amy, his brother Steve (Maria), his sister Teresa, and his honorary brother Cecil. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on June 21, 2025, at Calvary Baptist Church, 4451 10th Ave, Leavenworth, KS 66048. Memorial Contributions are suggested to The Voice of the Martyrs or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.