Marvin “Tony” Cox, 89, passed away peacefully at Providence Centralia Hospital in Centralia, Wash., Oct. 11, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Anderson, Ind., Nov. 13, 1929, to Harold and Alice Cox.
Marvin leaves behind his wife of 11 years, Carolyn; son, Jeff Cox (Sandy Sugerman) of Denver, Colo.; sisters, Karen Zierer and Nedra Landaker of Anderson, Ind.; brother, Pierre Cox of Port Richey, Fla.; sister-in-law, Jo Ann Dunn; and step-children, Greg (Marilyn) Schmitt, Debbie (Doug) French, Denise (Tom) Whisnant and Don (Lori) Schmitt. He also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews; grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his late wife of 53 years, Mertie; sisters, Clarice and Nila; brothers, Harold and Donald; and brother-in-law, Kenneth Conklin.
Marvin lived most of his life in Denver, retiring in 1987, from the United States Postal Service after a lengthy career. He also served in the U.S. Navy Reserves and U.S. Air Force. After the death of his first wife, Mertie in 2007, he relocated to Washington State. When he lived in Denver, he was involved in their local square dance organization and was a caller and then took a fancy to ballroom dancing in Washington. Marvin enjoyed traveling, going to the casinos and spending time with friends and family. He loved a good western, either on T.V. or a book and never hesitated to enter a political conversation.
Per Marvin’s request, there will be no services. He will be laid to rest at Claquato Cemetery in Chehalis, Wash. For donation information or to share memories, visit www.FuneralAlternatives.org.
