Individual Details

Durward Lee "Jack" Cox

(4 Nov 1917 - 21 Jun 2006)

RINGLING -- Graveside services for Durward Lee "Jack" Cox, 88, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, June 23, 2006, at Ringling Memorial Cemetery with Bro. Eric Dennis and Bro. Larry Murray officiating.
Born on Nov. 4, 1917, in Temple, Okla., to Andy Cox and Daisy Cox, he passed away on June 21, 2006, in Ardmore. He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace, on Nov. 24, 1991; his parents; and a sister, Dorothy Lambert.
Jack served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He loved to fish and play dominoes.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Danny and Janey Cox, Ardmore, and Davy Leon and Vickie Cox, Ringling; three sisters, Jo Billie Lynch, Phoenix, Hazel Parkey, Temple, and Nelda Cooper, Norman; two brothers, Gene Cox, Chickasha, and Creed Cox, Hobbs, N.M.; four grandchildren, Kara and Jennifer Cox, Kasey Dawn Love and Ashley Marie Cox; two great-grandchildren, Logun Ray Love and Cheyanne Mackenzie Love; a sister-in-law, Thelma Scott, Ringling; a special friend and caretaker, Evelyn Reid.
Spivey Funeral Home will direct services. Web posted June 22, 2006 ** Ardmoreite

Events

Birth4 Nov 1917Temple, Cotton County, Oklahoma
Draft registration16 Oct 1940Walters, Cotton County, Oklahoma
Enlistment10 Nov 1941Fort Sill, Comanche County, Oklahoma
Marriage17 Feb 1942Cotton County, Oklahoma - Grace Lucille Eubanks
Death21 Jun 2006Ardmore, Carter County, Oklahoma
Burial23 Jun 2006Ringling Memorial Cemetery, Jefferson County, Oklahoma

Families

SpouseGrace Lucille Eubanks (1915 - 1993)
ChildLiving
ChildLiving

Notes

Draft registration

Durward Lee Cox
Birth Date 4 November 1918
Birthplace Temple, Oklahoma
Residence Place Temple, Cotton, Oklahoma
Complexion Light
Race White
Height 6 1
Weight 165
Eye Color Blue
Hair Color Blonde
Relative's Name Daisy E Cox, Mother
Event Type Draft Registration
Event Date 16 October 1940
Event Place Walters, Cotton County, Oklahoma
Affiliate Publication Number 2169774
World War II Draft Cards for the State of Oklahoma

Enlistment

Durward L Cox
Marital Status Single, without dependents
Event Type Military Service
Event Date 10 Nov 1941
Event Place Ft Sill, Oklahoma, United States
Term of Enlistment 0
Race White
Citizenship Status citizen
Birth Year 1917
Birthplace OKLAHOMA
Education Level 2 years of high school
Civilian Occupation Semiskilled chauffeurs and drivers, bus, taxi, truck, and tractor
Military Rank Private
Army Branch Air Corps
Army Component Regular Army (including Officers, Nurses, Warrant Officers, and Enlisted Men)
Source Reference Selective Service within 3 months of Discharge
Serial Number 38024144
Affiliate ARC Identifier 1263923
Box Film Number 12776.43

Marriage

Durward L Cox
Sex Male
Age 24
Birth Year (Estimated) 1918
Spouse's Name Grace Eubanks
Spouse's Sex Female
Spouse's Age 24
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated) 1918
Event Type Marriage
Event Date 17 Feb 1942
Event Place , Cotton, Oklahoma

Death

Durward Lee Cox
Application: DURWARD LEE COX (Jun 1939)
Death: DURWARD L COX (21 Jun 2006)
Alias Durward L Cox
Sex Male
Birth Date 4 Nov 1918
Birthplace Temple, Oklahoma, United States
Social Program Application Date Jun 1939
Previous Residence Ardmore, Carter, Oklahoma, United States
Previous Residence Postal Code 73401-1961
Death Date 21 Jun 2006
Race White
Father's Name Andy L Cox
Father's Sex Male
Mother's Name Daisy E Davis
Mother's Sex Female
Event Type Social Program Correspondence

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