Larry Wayne Cox

Larry Wayne Cox, 68 years old, of Milan, Missouri, passed away Friday, June 4, 2021 at Milan Health Care Center.

Larry was born July 22, 1952 in Chilhowee, Missouri to Melvin and Martha (Elliott) Cox. In 1973 he married Glenda (Scott) Cox, she preceded him in 2015. He was also preceded by his parents and a grandson, Jeremy Scott, Jr. He is survived by: two daughters, Rebecca Scott and husband Jeremy of Browning and Debra Cox and fiancé Adam Castaneda of Milan; 8 grandchildren, Milan Bender (Laura), Tianna Scott(Eddie Parker), Tiffany McDonald(Brennyn), Savanna Scott(Brian Havens), Shane Scott, Eric Scott, Xavier Castaneda, and Mariana Castaneda; 9 great grandchildren, Ashton Bender, Riley Bender, Bentley Bender, Journey Dorsey, Sophia Dorsey, Silas Scott, Kaida McConkey, Maddox McDonald, and Khia McDonald; four siblings, Kristi Criqui of Kansas, Pam Humphreys (Patrick) of Clinton, Missouri, Gary Cox of Clinton, and Donnie Cox of Warsaw, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.

Larry grew up and lived in the Clinton/Chilhowee area until moving to Browning in 1994. The past 8 years he has lived at the Milan Health Care Center. Larry grew up on the farm and worked several trades including painting, and putting in insulation, he was also a security guard for several years. He enjoyed going fishing and deer hunting, but most loved spending time with his family.

Larry’s wishes were to be cremated and a memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM, Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Schoene-Ruschmeier Funeral Home in Milan.

Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.