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February 3, 2012

Harry Cox

Anonymous Commercial-News The Commercial-News Fri Feb 03, 2012, 02:04 AM CST

DANVILLE — Harry Cox, 87, of Danville, passed away at 6:57 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, at his home.

Harry was born Nov. 28, 1924, in Danville, the son of Harry and Edna (Smith) Cox Sr.

He married Noela Mae Bivenour in September of 1947 at St. James United Methodist Church in Danville. He later married Geraldine Hurtig Lambright on April 11, 1969, at the Methodist Chapel at University of Illinois in Urbana. She survives.

He is survived by two sons, Terry (Jan) Cox of Atlanta, Ga., and Gary (Jeanne) Cox of San Diego, Calif.; daughter, Darla Ewing of Danville; one stepson, John Lambright of Albuquerque, N.M.; one brother, John (Wanda) Cox of Burnet, Texas; 10 grandchildren, Megan Henry, Mackenzie Coan, Addison Cox, Anne Hunter Cox, Terra Ewing, Tyler Ewing, Tanner Ewing, John Lambright III, Carl Lambright and Steven Lambright; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Zola Fagan; and one stepson, Joseph Wesley Lambright.

Harry attended Danville High School up until his junior year. Then he was drafted and served in the Army Air Corps as a warrant officer during World War II.

After serving in the military, he attended Ohio University, where he majored in photography and was a member of Sigma Chi. Harry set several track records during his time at Danville High School and Ohio University. His records at Danville High School in the 220 still stand today.

Harry left Ohio University in 1947 to go work for the family business, Cox Auto Supply, in Danville, after his father became sick. He worked as an automotive parts distributor for several years until he retired in 1985.

He was a very loyal member of St. James United Methodist Church for many years.

Harry loved photography and won several prizes for his photography. He also would video various events for people. He also enjoyed playing golf, watching movies, painting and reading. Harry was very artistic and loved trying to create new things. He was a very loving, caring and humble man.

A celebration of the life of Harry Cox will begin at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6, at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center, A Life Celebration Home, with Pastor Randy Robinson officiating. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. He will be cremated following the service and laid to rest in Sunset Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to St. James United Methodist Church.

Please join Harry’s family in posting memories, photos or videos on his Tribute Wall at: www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.

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