Vernon Robert Cox

Vernon Robert Cox, age 87 of Hamersville, Ohio died Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at the Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown, Ohio. Mr. Cox was a retired employee of the Allis-Chalmers Company and a United States Army Korean War Veteran. He was born September 5, 1928 in New Hope, Ohio the son of the late Charles and Bessie (Cahall) Cox. He was also preceded in death by his wife of forty-nine years  – Norma Jean (Waits) Cox in 1999 whom he married November 12, 1949 and six brothers – Floyd, Harold, Ralph, Richard, Charles, Jr. and Chester Cox.

Mr. Cox is survived by several nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, May 7, 2016 at the Cahall Funeral Home in Mt. Orab, Ohio. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Mt. Orab Cemetery with veteran services. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Ohio Veterans Home, 2003 Veterans Boulevard, Georgetown, Ohio 45121.