Born December 10, 1939 in Harrisburg; he was the son of the late Walter Cox and Mildred Cox Kindness; and preceded in death his two brothers, Richard Cox and Robert Cox; three sisters, Peggy Ryan, Nancy Gigliotti and Donna Drake.
Surviving is his wife of 63 years, Dorothy J. (Stock) Cox; two daughters, Darlene A. Frankhouser-Spicer and husband Eric and Sandra A. Schlegel and husband Edwin; son, Larry E. Cox Jr. and wife Tracy; 7 grandchildren, Ryan, Kyle, Cole, Jack, Sami, Myranda and Morgan; 7 great-grandchildren, Nico, Benny, Michael, Rowyn, Miles, Theo and River; and sister, Charlene Keeney (Gordy).
Larry served in the U.S. Navy and was a retired employee from Roadway Express, after retiring he worked for the former Synertech and was a member of the Teamsters and Chauffeurs Union, Local 776.
Larry was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a pillar of strength, hardworking and had a great sense of humor with the desire to make everyone laugh. He enjoyed playing billiards with family and challenging the one arm bandit.
He was a devoted family man and loved playing games and cards. Larry was an avid Penn State and Baltimore Ravens fan.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:30 PM Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at the Installation Chapel at Fort Indiantown Gap, the corner of Wiley St. and Service Rd. Burial will be at 2:30 PM Wednesday at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Wounded Warriors, 1117 Country Club Rd., Camp Hill, PA 17011.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.neillharrisburg.com for the Cox family.
