Gregory Monroe Cox

Estes Park resident Greg Cox died at the Estes Park Medical Center Wednesday evening February 4, 2015. He was 68 years old. Gregory Monroe Cox was born August 8, 1946 in Augusta, KS. His parents were Monroe and Earlene (Dennett) Cox. Greg graduated from Augusta High School and received his Bachelor’s degree from Colorado State University in Fort Collins. On May 29, 1975 he married Karen Kvols at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Estes Park. The couple owned and operated several businesses in Colorado including the Wampum Post in Longmont, the Ferncliff Hotel in Ferncliff and the Ranch House Motor Lodge, The Stoplight Mercantile and the Penny Pincher, all in Salida. Greg was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. He was a big fan of rock and Roll music and was friends of the band Kansas, which would often play at Greg’s parties. Greg is survived by his son Dorian and his wife Justice and grandsons Cade and Tevyn, all of Estes Park. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife Karen, who died January 18, 2012. A celebration of Greg’s life will take place at Up Top Towing & Repair 875 Moraine Avenue in Estes Park on Saturday February 21, 2015 starting at 1:00 PM. Live music, food and drink will be available. All are welcome.