Franklin Eugene Cox

Born July 17, 1932 in Greencastle, he was the son of William F. and Golden G. “Glennie” (Richardson) Cox and was graduate of Reelsville High School.

Gene had worked at DePauw University for over 20 years, retiring in 1988.

He is survived by his wife, Barbra (Bassett) Cox; children, Larry E. (Judy) Cox, Linda Cowin (Larry), Madonna J. Cox, Darrin (Kathy) Cox, and Juanita M. Cox; a sister, JoAnne Green; Step children, Kenny Bassett, Nancy (Jeff) Capps, Cindy Stapert, and Jim (Trinka) Bassett; grandchildren, Kimberly Cox, Russell Stage, Jennifer Hammond, Rodney Stage, William Eugene Barnett III, Garner E. Austin, and Devin M. Patterson: eleven great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; and several step grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Thelma J. (Gardner) Cox; and brothers, Jack and William “Bill” Cox.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at the Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home. A private family interment will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.

Condolences and memories may be shared with the family c/o www.Hopkins-Rector.com.