Chad "Coxy" Cox
July 10, 2009
Chad Jason "Coxy" Cox, 37, died unexpectedly on Friday, July 10, 2009. Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16, 2009 at Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. until service time.
Chad was born April 23, 1972 to Lynda Cox in Des Moines. He graduated from East High School in 1991 where he played varsity football. Chad enjoyed sports, was an avid New York Yankees fan and an Iowa Hawkeyes fan. He will always be remembered as a kind soul who loved his family and friends.
Chad is survived by his mother, Lynda Cox; grandparents, Weldon Cox and Joyce Cox; uncles, Jeff Cox and David (Christi) Cox; many nieces; nephews; and beloved friends. He was preceded in death by a special little boy, Solomon Kunert.
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Jeff Cox
08/13/2009
I saw a man on the side of the road
with a sign that read 'will work for food'
Tried to look busy, 'til the light turned green
I saw a bear on TV and his friends were all drowning
cause their homes were turning to water
A strange, kinda sad, big old bear
surely would happily eat me
he'd tear me to pieces that bear
Wake up sleepy head
I think the suns a little brighter today
Smile and watch the icicles melt away and see the water rising...
Summers here to stay, and all those summer games will last forever
Go down to the shore, kick off your shoes, dive in the empty ocean.
Tell me everything will be OK if I just stay on my knees and keep praying
believing in something
Tell me everything is all taken care of by those qualified to take care of it all.
Wake up sleepy head
I think the suns a little brighter today
Smile and watch the icicles melt away and see the waters rising
Summers here to stay, and that sweet summer breeze will blow forever
Go down to the shore, kick off your shoes, dive in the empty ocean
One day, do you think we'll wake up in a world on it's way to getting better?
and if so can you tell me
how?
I have been thinking that lately the blood is increasing
the tourniquets not keeping hold in spite of our twisting
though we would like to believe we are
we are not in control
though we would love to believe
Wake up sleepy head
I think the suns a little brighter today
Smile and watch the icicles melt away and see the water rising...
Summers here to stay, and those sweet summer girls will dance forever
Go down to the shore, kick off your shoes, dive in the empty ocean.
NANCY DUNAGAN CLINE
07/16/2009
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU LINDA,CHAD WS A VERY BIG PART
OF MY FAMILY LIVES HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY MANY MANY PEOPLE
THAT SWEET SMILE WILL FOREVER BE IN MY THOUGHTS
Shelly Wasdworth(hale)
07/15/2009
I was 2 years behind chad, but I always wen't to the games.Chad has a sweet heart and will be remembered by all his friends that have moved away like me.Everyone is getting a text in honor of his memory.
Hope Bish
07/15/2009
You were a dear friend thoughout my high school years you never let me down when I needed to talk to a friend you were always there.. You made high school not a scary place for me... When we would see eachother after highschool you were still that awesome friend..When I needed to talk you never let me down again.. When I was hurt you were to its Ok.. And you always had my back.. You will be missed by so many people, and you touched so many hearts.. you never turned a friend down!! Hopefully these kind words that all your friends have to say will make it better, because you were you.. and nobody can replace that..
love ya chadder,
Terri Kane
07/15/2009
Linda, I remember Chad when he was little and Judy and I would visit once in a while. He was a cute ,sweet boy and I imagine he grew into a fine caring young man. I was so sorry to read of his passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Heather Swanson
07/14/2009
You were always full of smiles, you will be Forever missed....... May your family find strength in the wonderful way you touched so many lives, I will never forget seeing you and Kunert together a couple of years ago at Pick's(Brian Lloyd) Halloween party, even after so many years you remembered me with a smile! That is a memory I will forever treasure!! See you on the other side, my East Side Brother!!
Babe
07/14/2009
Coxy you were the greatest friend anyone could ask for. I will miss you and your loud muffler. Summer and Jake will forever miss "their driver" and they will never forget how you would say, "Drivin Ms. Babe's kids" and I'll never forget how they would laugh and laugh and you right along with them. You loved everyone's kids as if they were your own and that is a wonderful quality to have.
Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for always being there to listen, through the good ......the bad...... and most definitely the ugliest of times...... you were always there.....and I hope you found that same friend in me.
~See ya on the other side guy~
I love ya Coxy
Babe Buchanan~Lloyd
Patti Andre'-Adamovicz
07/14/2009
I haven't seen Chad in so many years, but have many memories from High School of him just making me laugh and being such a nice guy. So sorry for your loss.
Kristi
07/13/2009
Chad, I dont have words for how much you will be missed. My heart is broken. Youre not supposed to be gone. Its too soon. You were a big brother to me, not a cousin. We spent almost every day together growing up, and because of that we had a special bond that I treasured.
There is a picture of us when we were little. I was probably three years old and you were sitting with me at my plastic table and chairs having a tea party with me. You probably wanted to be doing boy things, but instead you were having pretend tea with me. All because you loved me. Thats who you were to me. A kind, gentle soul who would do anything and would always protect me. You helped teach me how to play softball and were always so proud of me. You even carried my t-ball picture around in your wallet - for 15 years! You watched me grow up and as I got older, you were always quick to remind me if anyone messes with you, you let me know!
You loved your family and your friends so much. I hope you know how much we loved you too.
I will miss your smile. I will miss your kindness. Our family will never be the same without you Chad. I would give anything to have one more hug from you. I love you so much and I am blessed to have had you in my life.
Love always and forever,
Kristi