Champaign County OhArchives Obituaries.....Cox, Leonard Carel March 25, 2013
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The Urbana Daily Citizen
Leonard “Buddy” Carel Cox, 79, devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother 
and friend, passed away in his home March 25, 2013, on his son Tim’s 
birthday.Buddy spent his final hours telling jokes and softly singing and 
expressing his love to his wife of 46 years, Carol. 

He was born January 30, 1934, in Otway, Ohio, the son of the late Raymond Cox 
and the late Irene Cox Weatherhead. 

Buddy served in the United States Air Force from 1952-1956 and worked many 
years for Penn Central/Conrail Railroad, Grimes Mfg., and Rosewood Machines and 
Tool. 

Buddy was a self-taught musician, singer and songwriter. He could play any 
stringed instrument and taught many others his craft. He wrote many country 
music and gospel songs, made a record and performed on both radio and stage 
throughout his life. Along with his love of music, he enjoyed walking in the 
woods, watching birds and wildlife and sharing his unique way of looking at the 
world. He was a member of Life Net Church.

Survivors include his loving wife, Carol; daughter Cindy (Sam) Lockwood of 
Urbana; sons Timothy Coleman, of Urbana, Jerry (Cindy) Coleman of Royal Palm 
Beach, FL, Steven (Anna) Coleman of Oxford, OH; sisters Clara (Arlie) Monroe, 
of Cut-n-Shoot, TX, Fay (Charlie) Conley of Urbana, OH; step-father Todd 
(Sally) Weatherhead of Urbana, OH; grandchildren, Addy Coleman Shedd, Jeremy 
Coleman, Cassidy Coleman, Jake Lockwood, Meghan Coleman, Katie Coleman and Ben 
Coleman; several nieces, nephews; and a sister-in-law, Pam Moody. Buddy was 
also known as “Grandpa” to many children over the years including Erika, Zack, 
Abigail, Solly and many grown step-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Raymond Bruce Cox; 
brothers-in-law, Jim, Vernon and Tommy Moody; and sister-in-law, Marge Cox.

The family wishes to thank the caring staff of Community Mercy Hospice for the 
comfort and guidance provided during this chapter of his life.

Funeral services will be held at noon on Friday, March 29, 2013, in the VERNON 
FUNERAL HOME, Urbana, with Pastor Chris Livingston officiating. 

Burial will follow at Oak Dale Cemetery, Urbana. 

Military honors will be provided by Pearce-Kerns American Legion Post #120.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.vernonfh.com.

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