Gerald Elton Cox, 76, of Kansas City, MO passed away, December 28, 2020.

He was born on December 19, 1944 to Elton and Mildred (Tobias) Cox in Salt Lake City, Utah. Jerry graduated from Hillcrest High School in 1963. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

On September 10, 1983 he was united in marriage to Karen Sue Ramey. After their marriage they lived in Kansas City where they made their home.

Jerry worked at Corn Products for 16 years and National Starch for 22 years. Jerry enjoyed wood carving.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Karen; brothers, Milton (Becky) Cox, Terry (Diane) Cox, and Robert Cox; sisters, Patricia Young, Barbara (Warren) Siemers, and Cheryl (Jack) Dufoe; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Visitation: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Thursday, December 31st at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home in Smithville.  Graveside Service following at 2:00 p.m. at Second Creek Cemetery, Kansas City, MO.