Thomas Arnold Cox

© Cheyenne Star

11 Mar 1943

Submitted by: Wanda Purcell

Thomas Arnold Cox was born in Henry County, Indiana, November 7, 1867.

He was married December 25, 1891 to Cora M. Carter in Boone County, Indiana.

They moved to Tennessee in 1897 and from there moved to Oklahoma in February, 1910.

Nine children were born to this union. One daughter died in infancy and one daughter, Eleanor died at the age of 18 years.

Mrs. Cox and seven children survive, Mrs. Zella Gamble of Reydon; Mayo Cox and Nellie Jurgensen of Grimes; Raleigh of Littlefield, Texas; Mrs. Viola Repass and Mrs. Willie Bales also of Littlefield; and SGT Carter Cox, who is with the U.S. Army somewhere in England. All were with him when he passed away except Carter.

Mr. Cox also leaves to mourn his going sixteen grandhildren and six great grandchildren.

He passed away at his home at Grimes, February 23, 1943, making his stay on earth 75 years, 3 months and 16 days.

He never joined any church but was a firm believer in Salvation by Grace as preached by the Primitive Baptist.

Dad spoke so many times saying that everything was straightened out and the way was clear. "Praise the Lord; I am ready and willing to go," he said. He also said "Why weep when the weary ones go?"

Burial took place in Dempsey Cemetery, Dempsey, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma.