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1941
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2016
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Samuel Cox Obituary
Born on May 10, 1941 in Lake Ariel, he was the son of the late Raymond and Elsie Ammerman Cox.
Sam began his career as a lumberjack. He later became a trucker which became his passion. Before taking ill, Sam also cooked at Cordaro's Restaurant in Honesdale and Kundla's in Hamlin.
Surviving are his sons Frank S. Cox and wife Linda and David L Cox all of Live Oak, FL, Samuel A. Cox and wife Kathy of Honesdale, TJ Cox of GA and Daniel O'Neil of FL; his daughters Betty Cox of TN and Kelly Hult of NY; a brother Raymond Cox and wife Debbie of PA; 25 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
Private cremation services are being arranged by Hessling Funeral Home, Inc., 428 Main St. Honesdale.
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5 Entries
January 1, 2018
RIP,Sammy! Love, Ruthie
Ruth Lynne Carmichael
December 8, 2017
Rest in Eternal Peace dear cousin.
KAREN HAFLER
December 18, 2016
HI BETTY I AM VERY SORRY ABOUT YOUR DAD HE WAS A GREAT FRIEND. KEEPING THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS IN MY PRAYERS
Dawn Finlay
December 17, 2016
Thinking of your family, today and every day. <3 -Dawn
Joann
December 17, 2016
When I worked at Allied In-Home Services, I would talk to Sam on the phone frequently. He always made me laugh and I would tell him to behave himself. He would say, " Well that's no fun!" and then he would laugh. Rest in peace Sam...And try to behave yourself in Heaven.
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