Chester R. Cox, Jr.

Chester R. Cox, Jr., 92, of Mt. Vernon passed away on August 9, 2021, at his home. Chester was born in Oliver, Posey County, IN on August 23, 1928 to Chester R. Sr. and Hazel (Hust) Cox. 

Chester retired from Whirlpool in Evansville. He enjoyed fishing and hunting in his younger years. He loved spending time with his family.  He especially loved spending time at their other home on the river with family and friends.    

He is preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children, Iva Mae (Rush) Cox. His brothers, Kenneth, James “Jim” and David Cox; and sister, Bonnie Green. 

He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Shirley (Moore) Cox; son, Mark (Melissa) Cox; daughter, Stacey (Donnie) Thompson; step-children, Jeff (Cheryl) Mulvey, Donna (Matt) Uebelhack, and Becky Seitz; grandchildren, Brandon and Andie Cox, Derek and Trent Thompson; step-grandchildren, Jordan and Alyssa Gough, Jason, Jennifer, Ryan, Katie, Haley and Drew; great great-grandchild, Kairi Thompson; step great great-grandchildren, Kayden, Kingston, Carson, Javi, and Hazel; his furry best friend, Eechi. 

A funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm on Friday, August 13, 2021 at the Denning Family Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, burial to follow in Bellefontaine Cemetery, with Rev. Dallas Robinson officiating. Visitation will take place on Friday from 10:00 am until time of service. In lieu of flowers memorials may be left to PC Pound Puppies. Online condolence can be left at denningfamilyfuneralhome.com