Marion C. Cox of Warrensburg, Missouri passed away Monday, October 3, 2022 in Warrensburg.

Marion C. Cox was born November 19, 1928 in Warrensburg, Missouri the son of Marshall Cox and Jessie (Ward) Cox. Marion was raised on a farm in rural Leeton, the youngest of five children.  He graduated from Leeton High School in 1946. Marion was united in marriage to Edith Maud Powers on May 29, 1949 in Leeton. They made their home south of Warrensburg where Marion operated a television repair business, while working simultaneously for the Town and Country Shoe Factory. He was employed by the shoe factory for 18 years until its closing. Marion then began work for the United Telephone Company in Warrensburg. He started as a lineman and worked his way up to travelling switchman before retiring at 62. Marion and Edith enjoyed their retirement to the fullest. They traveled the country with their RV, attending Bluegrass music festivals and visiting with their friends. Marion enjoyed camping and fishing and was a dedicated fan of his grandchildren's sporting events.

Survivors include his sons: Frank Cox (Mary Ann) of Edmond, Oklahoma; Bob Cox (Jan) of Warrensburg, Missouri; Bill Cox (Debbie) of Warrensburg, Missouri; grandchildren: Chris (Malissa) Cox; Matt (Sarah) Cox; Bret (Rachel) Cox; Ben (Mikayla) Cox; Cliff (Danee ) Cox; Brad Cox; Daniel Cox; great grandchildren: Jonathan Cox; Brandon Cox; Makayla Cox ; Maesie Cox; Myla Jones-Cox; Laura Cox; Wade Cox; Kenna Cox; Maddox Cox; and Cam Cox. Marion is also survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law: Jim and Peggy Powers, Gene and Rosemary Lytle, Elaine Powers, and Judy Powers and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marshall and Jessie Cox; wife: Edith Cox; sisters: Mabel; Anna; and brothers: Roy and Kenneth.

Funeral Services are 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 10, 2022 at Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg, Missouri with Rev. Charles Brant officiating. Interment will follow at Warrensburg Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Pallbearers are Chris Cox, Matt Cox, Bret Cox, Ben Cox, Cliff Cox and Brad Cox. Honorary Pallbearers are Daniel Cox, Jonathan Cox, Brandon Cox, Makayla Cox, Maesie Cox, Myla Jones-Cox, Laura Cox, Wade Cox, Kenna Cox, Maddox Cox and Cam Cox.

The family will receive friends, one hour prior to service, Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be left to RISE Community Services.

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net