Word has been received of the passing of Air Force veteran and retired NWA pilot Captain Richard ‘Dick’ Cox. Born March 4, 1933 Richard Arlen Cox was 79 years of age at the time of his passing May 3, 2012.
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Survived by his wife Sharon personal condolences may be sent to the family at 691 Woodland Trace Lane , Cordova TN 38018-6609 ... (901) 754-8083
~ IN MEMORY ~
Capt. Richard Arlen Cox
1933~2012
Richard Cox joined our Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, on May 3, 2012. He will be missed by his wife Sharon. They were married 56 years. He was beloved by many, including his two children, four grandchildren, and many friends. Memorial services will be held at Memphis Funeral Home on Germantown Parkway, Wednesday, May 9th. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Services begin at 7 p.m. Graveside burial will be at Memorial Gardens on Thursday, May 10th, 10 a.m. Richard served 13 years in the United States Air Force, followed by 30 years with Northwest Airlines, retiring as a 747 Captain. Online condolences may be made by visiting www. memphisfuneralhome.net. Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens 3700 N. Germantown Rd. 901-725-0100
Published in The Commercial Appeal on May 9, 2012.
Richard Arlen Cox
Arrangements under the direction of:
Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens
Visitation: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Memphis Funeral Home And Memorial Gardens
3700 N Germantown Rd., Bartlett, TN 38133-2826 (901) 937-1144
Funeral Service: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 at 7:00pm
Memphis Funeral Home And Memorial Gardens
3700 N Germantown Rd., Bartlett, TN 38133-2826 (901) 937-1144
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It is with much sadness to inform everyone that Dick Cox passed away Thursday. Funeral arrangements are now being made, do not have the full details. The viewing will be Wednesday the 9th and funeral service on Thursday the 10th. Do not have further information.
Jack Bishop and Marie have been a God send to them. Jack has taken Dick to the doctors office, run errands and has been there for Dick. All I know is that Dick has asked Jack to help his wife Sharon with the funeral arrangements. Jack Bishop has been a son to him and so has Marie, like a daughter to them.
On Sunday, April 29th I had the opportunity to be with Jack and Marie to see Dick at his home and just visit and talk about airline stories, my flying now as Delta. I was hoping to see him when I got back from my PVG trip. When I did see him on the 29th he was talking, his mind was sharp, was not in pain. He was on oxygen and hospice was there. He was given 3,4 days to live. When he had his colonoscopy they found some polyps they were removed, but it was too late. They have no family here in Memphis, but you know that the airline family in Memphis will be there for the Cox family.
Should I find out any further info, I will let you now. Jack and Marie have been very busy taking care of what needs to be done.
This is Millie (Perez) and I will do my best to let you know the address of the funeral home.
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