William Gregory Cox

William Gregory Cox obituary, Columbus, OH

William Gregory Cox

William Cox Obituary

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William "Greg" Cox, age 71, passed away at home on June 26th, 2025. He was born in Columbus, OH on November 27, 1953, to the late Joseph and Ellen Eschleman Cox.
Everyone who knew Greg knew his love for Michigan; in fact, his favorite place was his house on Lake Saint Helen. Here he enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, ice fishing, boating, snow mobiling and enjoying the outdoors.
He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Jeff Cox. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 + years, Cheryl J. Cox; son, Matthew (Angie) Cox; Michael (Sarah) Cox; grandchildren, Anthony, Ned, Olin, Ryan Cox; siblings, Cathy(Tim) Butsko, Andy (Michelle) Cox; beloved dogs, Inky and Coco; many additional family and friends.
Friends and family will be received from 9:30am until time of service at 11:30am, on Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Pastor Gene Henke will be officiating.
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