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Ralph Cox Obituary
Ralph was born in Indianapolis, IN on October 19, 1929 to James and Sally (Matthews) Cox. Prior to joining the army, Ralph came to Colorado Springs to visit an aunt and uncle, and through them met his future wife, Bertha. They were married December 12, 1951. After serving 2 years in the army, Ralph came back to Colorado Springs and went to work for Mountain Bell Telephone, where he retired after 40 years. After his retirement from the phone company, Ralph drove for Avis Car rental for several years. Ralph and Bertha spent many years dancing their way around Colorado Springs with many square-dancing groups that they belonged to, and through the groups met many wonderful friends.
He is survived by two sisters, Grace Schwarz, of Sacramento, CA and Barbara Zoeliner, of Whither, CA; daughter, Nancy (husband David) Jenkins of Colorado Springs, CO; son, Larry (wife Kathy) Cox of Columbus, OH; daughter, Vivian Childers of Dumas, TX; eight grandchildren; and seventeen great-grandchildren. He was loved dearly and will be missed by all who knew him.
Please join us as we celebrate Ralph's life on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. at Freedom Baptist Church, 312 Auburn Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80909. Ralph has donated his body to Science Care.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a donation to Freedom Baptist Church for the music ministry.
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David Glenn
July 15, 2018
Just learned of Ralph's passing. Growing up knowing both Ralph and Bertha provided a level of comfort and love that has stayed with me my entire life. I so appreciated their devotion to their family and to our God. Losing them is tantamount to losing my own parents. I am thankful to the time I was able to spend with them and will always cherish their memories.
Mary Jo (Moe) Lehman
March 2, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Nancy Jenkin
March 1, 2017
It has been such a privilege to share my life with such a wonderful father. You will be greatly missed.
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