Steven Gerald Cox

Steven Gerald Cox obituary

Steven Gerald Cox

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370 South Main Street, Wellington, OH 44090

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Steven Cox Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Norton - Eastman Funeral Home - Wellington on Aug. 26, 2025.

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Steven Gerald Cox, 61, of Wellington, died unexpectedly on August 25, 2025, at Mercy Allen Hospital. He was born on March 17, 1964, to Gerald and Marianne (Nee Pilot) Cox. Steven lived most of his life in the Penfield area and graduated from Keystone in 1982. A self-employed man, Steven owned a hauling business. He took great pride in his grandchildren and enjoyed lawn work, tinkering with cars, and caring for his cats.

He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years Tracy Johnson Cox; daughters, Bree (Frederick Jr.) Oldenberg, of Elyria and Melissa (Kenneth Easterday) Cox, of LaGrange; grandchildren: Madisyn, Jayden, Tyler, Brantley, Hunter, Weston, Waylon, and Avery; his mother, Marianne Cox; and brothers: Gregory Cox and David Cox, both of Wellington. He was preceded in death by his father, Gerald Cox; brother, Keith Cox; and uncle, Kenneth Pilot.

Friends and family will be received on Friday, August 29 from 4-6 P.M. at the Norton-Eastman Funeral Home, 370 South Main Street, Wellington. A funeral service will follow at 6:00 P.M. Expressions of sympathy can be shared at www.norton-eastmanfuneralhome.com.

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Upcoming Events

Aug

29

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Norton-Eastman Funeral Home

370 South Main Street, Wellington, OH 44090

Send Flowers

Aug

29

Funeral service

6:00 p.m.

Norton-Eastman Funeral Home

370 South Main Street, Wellington, OH 44090

Send Flowers

Only 9 hours left for delivery to next service.