Rev. Webster Cox Obituary
Rev. Webster G. Cox, 88, of Zanesville, died at 8:34 A.M. on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, peacefully at home. He was born February 10, 1937, in Hamilton, Ohio, a son of the late Dillard and Susie (Isaccs) Cox. Webster was a 1954, graduate of Trenton High School and attended Muskingum College, he graduated with his master’s degree in Divinity from United Theological Seminary. Webster began his long career as a preacher at the young age of 20. He was the Pastor of Coburn United Methodist Church until his retirement in 2003, then continued to serve as an interim Pastor for multiple Churches before returning to Coburn as the Associate Pastor for many years to follow. Webster was a true man of service, volunteering his time as both a firefighter and ems for his local community. Rev. Cox grew up on a dairy farm where he learned many life skills, he was a talented tool and die maker. When Webster wasn’t hard at work he found joy in the air as a pilot, flying a small plane and exploring underwater as a certified scuba diver. Rev. Cox had a larger-than-life adventurous spirit and he will be missed by all that loved him.
He is survived by his wife of thirty-seven years, Sherry (Phipps) Cox whom he married December 26, 1987; five children, Kim Cox, Sue (Gary) Pitzer, Dave Cox, Dana (Jim) Scott, and Carol (Rick) Conner; two step children, Tara (Ryan) Wolf and Lori Wheeler; nineteen grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; a sister, Phyllis Vitale; and a brother, Gary (Kathy) Cox.
Friends and family may call from 10:00 A.M. until time of service starting at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Coburn United Methodist Church, 3618 Maple Avenue Zanesville, Ohio, with Pastor Mark Raaker, Pastor Justin Williams, Pastor Darren Wallace, and Pastor Doris Flynn officiating.
All arrangements entrusted to BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME, 1271 BLUE AVENUE, ZANESVILLE.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the Coburn United Methodist Church Scholarship Fund at: 3618 Maple Avenue, Zanesville, OH. 43701.
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