John David Cox

1926 - 2013

John David Cox obituary, 1926-2013, Boca Raton, FL

BORN

1926

DIED

2013

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Kraeer Funeral Home and Cremation Center

1353 North Federal Highway

Boca Raton, Florida

John Cox Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 24, 2013.

John William David Cox, 86, passed away peacefully at Covenant Village Care Center in Plantation, FL on Saturday, June 22, 2013. He is survived by his loving present wife of nine years, Ruth Kemp Cox. Born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada he grew up playing hockey, lacrosse and soccer. He attended MacMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario to study law at the same time working at the Steel Company of Canada, a division of Firestone of America. The Lord re-directed his life to attend London Bible Institute and Theological Seminary in London, Ontario and study to be a pastor. Upon graduation, he and his wife June moved to Arizona to his first pastorate in Gila Bend. From there is served as pastor in Cottonwood, AZ and then La Mirada, CA. In La Mirada he coached the first soccer team at Biola College. His hobby also included officiating college football, umpire for baseball and refereeing basketball games. He is a long time fisherman and loved to fish whenever he could. He was always complaining he never had enough time to fish. In 1964 he went back to London Theological Seminary to study estate planning and worked for Moody Bible Institute and Narramore Christian Foundation in their stewardship department. In 1968, work brought him to Boca Raton, FL. Then, in 1979, he accepted the pastoral call of First Baptist Church in Boca Raton and served the church for 12 years. He served his community as Chaplin for the Boca Raton Police Department, the Days Inn of Deerfield Beach and was a long standing member of the Rotary Club. After retiring, he and his wife June served as a Chaplin ~ wife team for over 25 trips for the Holland America Cruise Line. When June died suddenly in 2003, he married longtime family friend, Ruth Kemp and they spent the last 9 years exploring the world through yearly cruises. He is survived by his daughter Joanna (Cox) Mueller and son-in-law Ray from Boca Raton; granddaughter Christina and husband Jason, great-grandchildren; Megan, Caitlin, Nathan, Benjamin, Christian, Gracyn and Ellison; granddaughter Michele and husband Adam and great-grandson Hudson; grandson PJ and wife Rochelle, great-grandchildren Cali and Jacob and grandson Timothy and wife Noemi and great-grandson Gabriel. He is also survived by his son Rev. John Cox and his wife Cathy from Winter Park, FL; granddaughter Rachel and husband Chris and new great-grandbaby Piper Hope; granddaughter Jaunel; grandson Evan and wife Mandy and great-granddaughter Penelope and grandson Isaac.

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August 14, 2013

Lois Tuck

John and June were good friends for many years. Always hospitable and kind and fun to be around. Eldon and I always valued their friendship. He is in heaven as well, I am sure they are having a good time remembering the "good old days" we had together. My sympathies with Ruth, we are both single ladies but what wonderful memories we have of our time with our husbands! God bless.

July 24, 2013

To Mrs. Ruth Cox, daughter Joanna, son John and families. We thank the Lord for the 1950's summers of fellowship and association with Jack and June Cox. Muskoka Baptist Camp involved Jack as handyman and programme assistant, and June assisted as Dining Room hostess. Growth to a Bible Conference in the 1970's was strengthened by Jack's return with expertise in estate planning and implementing principles of stewardship. They were appreciated by Conference guests. They even travelled with us to Hawaii and opened their Boca Raton home when "snow birds" visited for counsel. We thank God for precious memories..............
Dick and Marilyn Holliday, Burlington, Ontario

July 19, 2013

Pastor Marc-Alain Dugue

Celebrating a life well lived. To his surviving family, friends and loved ones, cherish the fond memories forever.

In His Love,

July 17, 2013

Ross Laidlaw

My deepest sympathy:
John and June were friends since the 1950s and were very kind and helpful to Barbara and Me as we moved from Canada to Arizona. He was a wonderful friend. Barbara is now in heaven too! He will be missed! God Bless you.
(Rev) Ross Laidlaw

July 5, 2013

Together again....John and June! Such wonderful memories of these two very special people who have blessed our lives in so many ways: Pastor, special friends and the ultimate trip to the Holy Land in 1985. Fishing in Mt. Dora and all the fish fries, with John's favorite....left over cold fish for breakfast next morning while he caught more fish on the dock. Our thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of his great family, especially Joanna. Until we meet again...Charlie & Betty Holland, Boca Raton, FL

June 27, 2013

Sandra & F.A. Odom

Prayers and condolences to the family of John William David Cox. F.A. and I are sorry for your loss. Sure that Mr. Cox has left many many wonderful memories for each of you so he will live on in each of you.

June 27, 2013

Mathew Nembhard

June 26, 2013

Joanna

Thank you for making me feel like I was the best thing that ever happened in your life ~ oh wait ~ I was :-) I will miss you terribly dad.

June 26, 2013

Janet Richardson

Dear Ruth,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your friends at FBC Pompano love you and miss you alot.

June 25, 2013

Danielle Aguiar

Pastor John: You are dearly missed at Covenant Village. Your greeting of "hello dear" and your poised and wise Godly words are a big void. Jesus has you now and we are left with precious memories of you. Much love until we meet again from Candace, Pat, Maude and Danielle

June 24, 2013

Debbie Broyles

Pastor John, I know you're fishing and just enjoying being home. You touched many lives and I feel so blessed to have had you in my life.

June 24, 2013

Ken Stolar

Upon hearing the news of Pastor John's home going, I could only visualize the Lord saying "well done thy good and faithful servant" and June waiting to say to him, what in the world took you so long?. This had to be an awesome reunion to meet the one who called him and his wonderful wife. Pastor John was a true man of faith, who enjoyed a good laugh and caring for his flock who is his extended family. Family, thank you for sharing him with us and allowing his extended family to experience his love and teaching.

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