Robert F. Cox, 69, of Waynesville, NC died Aug. 3rd in NC. He previously lived in Salem and Derry, NH.
He was born and educated in Troy, NY, the son of the late John & Catherine (McGrath) Cox. He received his Masters Degree in Business Administration from UNH. He was a self employed computer programmer for various companies. In 1966 he was ranked as one of the top 5 computer programmers in the country.
He was in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the American Legion in Londonderry, NH & Waynesville, NC, the Am vets in Nashua, NH and the VFW in Haverhill, MA.
He was predeceased by his wife Sheila (Sullivan) Ward Cox and his stepdaughter Juliette Jordan.
Survived by:
Sons: John Cox of NY
David Cox of NY
Stepsons: Armand Ward of Pelham, NH
Russell Ward of Goffstown, NH
George Ward of Salem, NH
James Ward of Salem, NH
William Ward of Manchester, NH
Warrie Ward of Gilmington, NH
Stepdaughters: Sandra Pearl of Haverhill, MA
Linda Flessas of Hudson, NH
Theresa Ward of Plaistow, NH
Sheila Ward of Pelham, NH
Michelle Bourassa of Sandown, NH
Robin Duncan of Waynesville, NC
35 Grandchildren, 10 Great Grandchildren
A Graveside service will be held Saturday Sept. 9th at 11 AM at Pine Grove Cemetery in Salem, NH. Arrangements are by the Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem, NH.