H. Rubert Cox, 79 of Rotonda West passed away at home with family by his side on December 9, 2017.
He was born in Detroit MI and graduated from Waterford Township H.S. in 1955.
He married Sandra Williams Cox in 1957 in California.
Rube previously lived in Waterford MI, Costa Mesa CA, and North Port FL.
He was a 50 year member of Pipefitters Local 636, Detroit Michigan and a Life Member of Roosevelt Lodge #510 of Pontiac Michigan.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sandra Cox and sons Bryan Cox, Daryl Cox, daughter Gwen Cox Chamberlain, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.
Rube was preceded in death by his parents Gladys Cox and Herald W. Cox, brothers Herald Cox and Edsel Cox.
Cremation arrangements have been made with Lemon Bay Funeral Home, Englewood FL.
A memorial gathering will be held at a later date in Michigan.
Please visit www.LemonBayFH.com to leave condolences. Memorial contributions may be sent to Tidewell Hospice, International Myeloma Foundation, Michigan Masonic Foundation, 1200 Wright Ave., Alma Michigan 48801 or to a charity of your choice.
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