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Bobby Cox, 71, Eureka, SD, died Friday, October 10, 2025 at his home. Graveside services are scheduled for 3:30 PM, Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Eureka, led by Pastor Ryan Gage. Military graveside rites will be presented by the Fred Weller American Legion Post, No. 186, Eureka. SD.
Bobby is survived by three sisters-Rain Benson of San Diego, CA, Melanie Cox of Westville, New Jersey, and Brenda Stefanko; and nieces and nephews Melanie Manfredia, Megan Phenna, Matthew Cox, Andrea Iglesias, Christopher Freedman, and Juliana Freedman.
Casketbearers will be Steve Campbell, Clyde Ottenbacher, Jim Allbee, Clark Mehlhaff, and Rocky Trunnell all of Eureka; and Bobby's nephew, Christopher Freedman.
Arrangements are in care of Lien-Straub-Carlsen Chapel, Eureka.
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