OCEAN RIDGE — John Francis Cox, 90, died Jan. 1 at the Veterans Affairs hospice unit, West Palm Beach.
Born June 2, 1927, in Denver, he was the son of the late Earle E. Cox and Louise A. (Lallement) Cox. Mr. Cox attended his early school years in Wakefield, N.H., finished high school in Chicago, then served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
After college at Wayne State University, he joined Business Interiors in Chicago as a designer. He also invested in emerging properties in Chicago.
He moved to Florida in 1976. Mr. Cox was a lover of good times, and his personality made others laugh with him.
He loved to travel throughout Europe and Asia and take local and trans-Atlantic cruises.
He is survived by his longtime friend and partner, Paul Johnson, his sister, Mary McMahon, nephews Jim McMahon, William Cox and wife Sue, niece Jennifer LaFrance and husband David, nieces Sara and Barbara Cox, and many great-nieces and great-nephews.
Mr. Cox was preceded in death by his brothers Gilbert and Russell Cox.
At his request, no formal service was scheduled. Although he loved his plants and flowers, he requested donations be made to local animal shelters and rescue centers of your choice.
— Obituary submitted by the family
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