LARRY E. COX

Larry E. Cox, 78, of Clever passed away on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield after an extended illness. He was born on Dec. 6, 1946; the son of Francis Byron (Dick) Cox and Velma (Little) Cox.
He grew up in Boaz and attended Clever Public Schools, graduating in 1964. After attending Springfield Technical College and working for a few months, he joined the U.S. Army in March 1966. He served from November 1966 to November 1967 in Vietnam.
In 1967, after returning from Vietnam, he married his high school sweetheart, Jane Hill, and they spent 12 years as man and wife, before divorcing in 1980. They remained close friends and confidants; she was by his side when he passed away.
After his honorable discharge from the military in March of 1969, he attended Southwest Missouri State College and graduated with honors in 1972. His first post-college job was with Burroughs Computers in Springfield. After which he spent a long, successful career in the computer field. He worked at many of the banks in the surrounding states but was very dedicated to the banks in the Caribbean. His last job was for 1st Home Savings Bank, now Stockmans, where he worked for three years before retiring.
In 1988, he married Debra Strain and to this union one son, John Cody Cox, was born, prior to their separation in 1995. They successfully co-parented their son from that time forward.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Wayne; sister-in-law, Ruth Ann Cox and one stepson, Christopher Ambrose.
He is survived by his son, John Cody Cox and his significant other, Samantha Bookout; his brother, Francis Byron Cox, Jr.; stepson, Josh (Elle) Parris; stepdaughter-in-law, Kerrie Ambrose; four step grandchildren; sister-in-law, Eileen Cox; nieces, nephews and countless friends.