Pastor Creighton Campbell Cox began his amazing journey on November 8th, 1944 in Milan, MO and began his heavenly path on April 15th, 2024 in Lee’s Summit, MO surrounded by his family and friends.
Creighton was the son of Clell and Virginia Cox. He married the love of his life, Diane, on June 22, 1985.
He is survived by his wife Diane Cox, brother Louis (Norma) Cox of Carl Junction, MO, sons Creig (Lisa) Cox of Spring Hill, FL, Christian (Tammy) Cox of Lee’s Summit, MO, grandchildren, Alex Cox, Quincy Cox, and CJ Cox, nephews Anthony Cox, Dehric Cox, Trent Fisher, Troy Fisher, nieces Robyn Lancaster, Natalie Cox, and Mikaela Fortuna.
He will return home to his beloved Milan, MO on Tuesday April 23rd, 2024. Services will include a visitation at Ruschmeier-Smith Funeral Home (120 W. 4th St, Milan, MO) from 9:00am-10:00am, followed by the funeral at Milan First United Methodist Church (120 W 1st St, Milan, MO) at 11:00am. Graveside will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Milan. On Wednesday, April 24th, there will be a celebration of his life at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church (1300 Lexington Rd, Pleasant Hill, MO) beginning at 5:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Milan High School Athletic Booster Club.