In Memory Of
Henry E. Cox
1963
2018
Henry E. Cox
September 24, 1963 — July 24, 2018
Henry E. Cox, 54, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2018.
He was born September 24, 1963, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Emery Dean and Anna "Ruth" (Myers) Cox. He was a graduate of Van Horn High School, Independence, Missouri. He served in the Army National Guard in Topeka for 3 years.
Henry was employed by Outback Pools and Spas in Indianapolis, Indiana and most recently for Thunder Hill Speedway, Mayetta, KS as the "Raceway Buzzard".
Survivors include his son, Nathan Cox, Topeka; four grandchildren, Victor, Alex, Julia and Alana Cox; his mother, Anna "Ruth" M. Upchurch, Topeka; his father, Emery Cox, Oregon; and two brothers, Curtis (Polly) Cox, Topeka and Harold Cox, Portland, OR; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Henry was an animal lover, who enjoyed dirt track racing and fishing.
Cremation is planned. A gathering of family and friends will be held at a later date. Dove Cremations and Funerals, Southwest Chapel is assisting the family.
Service information will be posted as soon as it becomes available. Please check back later for more information.
Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands Humane Society or the charity of the donor's choice.
To leave a special message for Henry's family, please visit the guestbook below.
He was born September 24, 1963, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Emery Dean and Anna "Ruth" (Myers) Cox. He was a graduate of Van Horn High School, Independence, Missouri. He served in the Army National Guard in Topeka for 3 years.
Henry was employed by Outback Pools and Spas in Indianapolis, Indiana and most recently for Thunder Hill Speedway, Mayetta, KS as the "Raceway Buzzard".
Survivors include his son, Nathan Cox, Topeka; four grandchildren, Victor, Alex, Julia and Alana Cox; his mother, Anna "Ruth" M. Upchurch, Topeka; his father, Emery Cox, Oregon; and two brothers, Curtis (Polly) Cox, Topeka and Harold Cox, Portland, OR; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Henry was an animal lover, who enjoyed dirt track racing and fishing.
Cremation is planned. A gathering of family and friends will be held at a later date. Dove Cremations and Funerals, Southwest Chapel is assisting the family.
Service information will be posted as soon as it becomes available. Please check back later for more information.
Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands Humane Society or the charity of the donor's choice.
To leave a special message for Henry's family, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Henry E. Cox, please visit our flower store.
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