Passed: Monday, September 21, 2015
Funeral: Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Age: 89
Location: Greer, SC
Veteran
Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Cox, Jr., 89, died September 21, 2015 at his home.
A native of Spartanburg County, son of the late Benjamin F. Cox, Sr. and Jessie Christopher Cox, he was a retired employee of Daniel Construction Company, a U.S. Coast Guard WWII Veteran and a member of Victorian Hills Community Church.
He was a 50-year life member of Reidville Masonic Lodge #102, 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason and a member of Hejaz Shrine Temple.
Surviving are his wife, June Leonard Cox of the home; one son, Franklin M. Cox (Vicki) of Greer; one brother, Maurice A. Cox of Easley; two grandchildren, Maleah Cobb (Bobby) and Derek Cox (Angie) and six great-grandchildren.
Mr. Cox was predeceased by two sons, Ronald E. Cox and Christopher B. Cox and one brother, Sydney L. Cox.
Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Wood Memorial Park conducted by Rev. Roger Greene with Masonic Rites.
Visitation will be held after the service at the gravesite.
The family is at the home.
Special thanks to SC Hospice and Palliative Care.
Memorials may be made to Victorian Hills Community Church, 209 Victor Ave Ext., Greer, SC 29651.
Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com.
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