Paul Cox's Obituary
Paul J. Cox 79, peacefully passed away May 28, 2020 in Memphis, Tennessee. Paul was born January 20, 1941 to the late Paul and Almira Cox in Cleveland,OH as the oldest of 3 children. He graduated from Christian Brothers College High School (St. Louis) in 1959. Paul served in the Army Reserves while pursuing a career in Kansas City. Paul had an illustrious and long career in the spice industry working for Durkee Foods(subsidiary of McCormick & Company) in Kansas and Texas. After 20 years, Paul began a second career in self-storage until his retirement in Memphis, Tennessee. He was passionate about cooking, BBQ, technology and veterans rights. He is survived by his loving wife, Tallulah (Campbell) Cox; daughter Donna (Stephen) Nash; son Eric (Julie) Cox; grandchildren, Katherine (Nash) Purdham, Ann Bennett Nash, Elizabeth Nash, Stephen Nash, Matthew Cox and Taylor Cox; brother Christopher (Jennifer) Cox; nephew Evan Cox; sister-in-law Mary Cox and nieces Michelle Weintz and Jennifer Key. Paul was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Richard Cox. In lieu of a public memorial service and to honor Paul's character, please direct any donations to Wounded Warrior Project (P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516) or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105).
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