Calvin Cox

CALVIN COX Calvin Cox, 65, of Vero Beach, FL, passed away on Thursday January 5th, 2006, at his home surrounded by family. He was the devoted father of Adrienne Cox and her husband Mitchell Praver, and Paige Cox and her husband Michael Stup; and the proud grandfather of Luke, Eliza, Cole and Carson. He is also survived by his sister Kaye Benson and her husband James Benson of St. Simons Island, Georgia, along with many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his parents George Cox and Katherine Cox both formerly of Vero Beach and his sister George Ann Featherston of Macon, Mississippi. Mr. Cox was raised in Vero Beach and graduated from Vero Beach High School in 1958. He played quarterback on the football team and until last year had held the record for the most touchdowns scored in a single game (6.) Mr. Cox graduated from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia where he also played football and received his Bachelors degree in Economics in 1962. In 1960 he married his college sweetheart, Linda Silliman. He then served in the Armed Forces for two years. Mr. Cox spent his career as a real estate developer in the Northern Virginia area where he and his wife raised their children and were married for 32 years. He returned to his beloved hometown of Vero in 1995. Here he continued his real estate career while being an avid tennis player and supporter of programs for youth. He was also an active member of The Community Church. For over five years he waged a heroic battle against cancer. His quick wit and his enthusiasm for life will be missed by so many friends and family members. Services will be held at the Community Church on Monday January 9th at 2:00. In lieu of flowers please make donations to either The Big Brothers of Indian River County, PO Box 547, Vero Beach, FL 32961 or the William and Mary Athletic Educational Foundation, College of William and Mary, Po Box 399, Williamsburg, Virginia 23187. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach, Florida. Condolences can be sent through www. seawindsfh.com/ob it.php