Robert Dean Cox

He is preceded in death by his son, Robert (Bobby) Cox Jr.; brothers, Roger Cox, William Cox and Bill Cox and sister, Diane Pate.

Robert is survived by his brothers Russell Cox and Joseph Cox, his cousin Fred Purvis; his daughters, Stephanie (Troy) Baker, Margaret "Maggie" (Mark) Woods; grandsons, Tyler (Victoria) Baker, Brady Baker and Lucas Baker; granddaughters, Hilliary Woods and Madelline Woods; one great grandson and namesake, Wade Elliot Robert Baker, born one day after his death.

"Bob" loved the life of service and served his country in both the Army and Navy starting at the age of 17. He received honorable discharge from each branch. He then went on to serve his community as a police officer. He often spoke fondly of his time as a fledgling patrolman. He couldn't believe he was getting paid to do it. He said he loved it so much he would have done it for free. He went on to earn the rank of Sergeant where he served until his retirement. He called this season of his career a "unique honor and special privilege." He thoroughly enjoyed and took very seriously his leadership role for the police and the community. He considered Middletown his beloved home and took great pride in serving its citizens. He was well known everywhere and most people knew him by name or as "Sarge".

In his latter years, before he became ill, Robert loved to be outside and enjoyed his daily walks at Smith Park. He walked in the sun, rain and the snow. He walked day and night. He was asked if he considered it safe to walk alone at night like that. He replied that he had determined that this was "his city" and that he would walk wherever and whenever he wanted. He also mentioned that he carried a gun. He enjoyed going out to eat with friends and getting coffee and chatting with what he called "all the other old people" at the local McDonalds many days a week. He loved to use his senior discount all over town. Mostly he loved spending time with his family and they loved being with him. He will be greatly missed

Visitation will be 12:00-1:00PM on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Breitenbach Anderson Funeral Home, 517 South Sutphin Street, Middletown, Ohio. A memorial service will follow at 1:00 PM with Pastor Kim Arnold officiating. The Middletown Police Honor Guard and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Honor Guard will be present. His remains will be committed at sea by the United States Navy.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 10200 Alliance Road, Suite 101, Blue Ash, OH 45242 or www.diabetes.org.

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