In Remembrance Of
Leland G. Cox III
Leland G. Cox III, 67, of Dearborn, MO passed away September 11, 2018.
He was born on March 5, 1951 to Leland George Cox, Jr. and Marjorie Jane (Smading) Cox in Kansas City, MO. He grew up in Houston Lake, MO and in 1969 graduated from Park Hill High School. Lee attended the University of Missouri in Columbia where he received a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
On December 4, 1971 he was united in marriage to Sandra Kay Cornell. After their marriage they lived in northern Platte County where they made their home. During Lee’s career they also lived in Ridgecrest, CA and Washington, DC.
Lee worked for the US Department of Defense in Ridgecrest, CA and Arlington, VA; the National Park Service, President’s Park (White House), Washington, DC; Rockwell International/Atchison Casting, Atchison, KS; and Health Midwest, Kansas City, MO.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Eastern Star, the Scottish Rite and the Ararat Shrine. Lee was preceded in death by his parents, Leland and Marjorie Cox, and sister, Sondra Cox.
He is survived by his wife Sandy Cox; daughters Amelia “Amy” Cox and Jennifer Kraxner and husband Joe; granddaughter Aisha Sobat; sister Rita Cox; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Celebration of Life Service: 5:00 p.m. Saturday, September 15th at the Cox farm, 12280 New Market Rd Dearborn, MO with fellowship and visitation following the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the University of Kansas Parkinson’s Disease http://www.kumc.edu/school-of-medicine/parkinsons-disease-and-movement-disorder-center/donate-now.html , Northcare Hospice or Platte County Senior Center.
Arrangements by Hixson-Klein Funeral, Gower
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16 comments
Martha Herman
Lee was a great inspiration in my life. I will always remember his guidance and encouragement. My deepest sympathies for your loss.
Kurt Guntert
Very sorry to hear of Lee’s passing. I’ve know Lee along time through our relationship at. Fort Leavenworth. I had the prevledge of working as a contractor on many projects with Lee. He was a great guy.
Kurt. Guntert.
Scot Valverde
Wishes of comfort and prayers for your loss. Lee will be missed.
Dave and Debi Stegman
I am so sorry. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family.
Richard and Maxine Hough
Condolence to the family
Mike Owen
It was very enjoyable to work for Lee. I found his knowledge and history of work to be inspiring. Good man, I’m thankful we met. My condolences to your family.
Amy Landes Payne
I’m sorry to hear about your dad, he was a good man. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May the good lord wrap his arms around you all.
Randy,Sheila,Taylor,Gage Cornell
Lee will be forever missed always.
Charlene Smith
I’m so very sorry. I enjoyed worked with Lee at Atchison Casting.
Kimberly Seefeldt
It was a joy for me to have met Lee at the time of my brother’s passing. I know why my brother thought so highly of him. Prayers and hugs for you all during this time.
Courtney Devanny
It was an honor to meet Leland at Joe and Jen’s races in Colorado. He never stopped being there to support them and cheer them on! Your whole family has been in my prayers.
Much love,
Courtney
Dan and Lisa smading
With you all in spirit.
Madge G. Parker
Leland will be missed by his family and I know Jeff Harris will miss him very much
Linda Connell Rowden
Lee was such a good person. I send my prayers and love to the family. He touched many lives with his big heart.
Marilyn Belcher Yokum
My condolences to family and friends of Leland.
Lester & Sharon Robins
We are so saddened by the passing of Lee, but we will always hold and cherish in our hearts all of the precious memories. You all were the best part of our stay in Dearborn as friend and neighbor. Our deepest sympathies with you always. Lester & Sharon Robins