Stephen Cox

Stephen Edward Cox was born on Saturday, April 4 1953 in Ottumwa Iowa at home, to Stephen and Mildred (Clarkson) Cox. Stephen was 1 of 13 children. During his childhood Stephen and his family lived in several locations including Ottumwa, Davenport, Kansas and Pekin. Stephen waited almost 4 years for a kidney transplant and finally received one on February 27, 2021. Unfortunately the kidney transplant was not successful and Stephen was placed on hospice care. Stephen passed away on March 30, 2021 at 7:10pm, in his daughters home with his children and grandchildren by his side.
Stephen is preceded in death by his father Stephen Z H Cox, his mother Mildred E Cox, his brother Jeff Cox, his Daughter Buffy Moss and several aunts, uncles, cousins and more. Stephen is survived by his sisters Mary Egbert of Albia, Goldean Flowers of Ottumwa, Rebecca Sird of Davenport, Ruby Hafele (Elmer) of Eldon, Carol Thomas of Davenport, Marsha Hoxsey (David) of Texas, Wendy McCarty (Gene) of Ottumwa; his brothers Mike Cox (Linda) of Eldon, and George Cox of Ottumwa; his children Steve Cox (Michelle) in Davenport, Crystal Williams of Indianola, Elizabeth Spencer (Daniel) of Milo, William Cox (Amanda) of Ames, Scott Howard (Julie) of Truro, 13 grandchildren, approximately 7 great grandchildren, many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
As a young man he enjoyed drawing pictures of mostly horses. He enjoyed horse back riding and listening to what us younger folks would call old people music. Some of his favorite musicians were Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash and so much more. One of the things I heard him say often was "do you remember...." He loved to tell stories about the past and remind us about events that happened in his life. He loved watching westerns and wrestling on television. Some of the jobs he had in his lifetime were, working in a foundry in Illinois, working in the oil fields in Texas, Working for his friend Don, and working at Excel in Ottumwa.
Stephen/Dad/Grandpa was an amazing father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and cousin. He cared about his family and friends and would help anyone he could. Stephen will missed, but not forgotten. He will remain in our hearts, thoughts, and minds forever.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, April 5, 2021 at Sinnott Funeral Home in Ottumwa with cousin Rev. Janet Lasley officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 5, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Monday, April 5, 2021 at Sinnott Funeral Home in Ottumwa. Memorials may be directed to the National Kidney Foundation. Online condolences may be left for the family at sinnottfuneralhome.com