John F. Cox

Visitation, Friday, August 4, 3 – 7 P.M. with a closing service at 7 P.M.

JOHN F. COX, age 66, of Bedford. Beloved husband of the late Pamela (nee Kipling). Devoted father of Alison Brennen (Shane) and Emily Ringler (Christopher). Caring son of Dorothy (nee Kohlmeier) and the late John W. Cox. Dear brother of Timothy (Juanita), Gregory (Janet), David (Kathy), Cynthia Brown (Guy) and the late Thomas, Jeffrey, and Kim. Special nephew to Elaine and the late Kenneth Young. Treasured Uncle John to many nieces and nephews. Loving companion of Gail Missel. Veteran, U.S. Army, Vietnam War. John was a longtime member of the Chagrin Valley Fish and Game Protective Association and was an avid hiker and explorer of the Cleveland Metroparks with his beloved family dogs. He loved to travel and bask in nature’s beauty from footpaths and from the seat of his Harley Davidson. His travels with family and friends included forty-eight of the United States and a trek to Mt. Everest. CREMATION. Friends received at THE ST. JOHN FUNERAL HOME, 923 BROADWAY, BEDFORD(ONE MILE WEST OF FORBES-BROADWAY EXIT OF I-271), FRIDAY, AUGUST 4 FROM 3 – 7 P.M. with a closing service at 7 P.M. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Cleveland Metroparks, 4101 Fulton Parkway, Cleveland, OH 44144 or online.