Joseph Cox Sr

Joseph Leonard Cox Sr. passed away Monday, August 29, 2016 at the Oklahoma Heart Hospital North in Oklahoma City, OK surrounded by his loving wife and family. "Leonard," as he was known obtained the age of 75.

Born March 9, 1941 in Shawnee, Oklahoma, his parents were Thomas Arthur Cox Sr. and Waunita "Dink" Kays Cox. He attended Fairfax High School and went on to college at Independence Community College and then to Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas, where he earned a Bachelor, Master, and Specialist degrees. He later completed his doctoral work at Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS.

Leonard and Bonnie Blattbyrd (Black) were married on March 8, 1968 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma and shared 48 years of marriage before his passing. Their family included four children: Joseph Cox JR, Cecil Cox, Sonya Cox and Cheryl Potter.

Working as a Grant and proposal writer for the tribe, he also enjoyed spending time with Family and always had a Good Story to tell. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping in the R.V., playing guitar and was an active member of the Native American Church. He attended many cultural events and particularly enjoyed dancing, he was a tail dancer for many years and loved to hear the beat of the dance drums. His real joy was making people laugh and bringing joy to their lives through his stories and laughter.

Survivors other than his wife, Bonnie and children include 15 grandchildren: Lacy Cox, Catie Cox, Willow High, Aurora Cox, Mia Cox, Camille Cox, Valley Cox, Clara Cox, Secil Baughman, Sheyenne Reynae, Sierra Sky, Jessica Long, Heather Potter, Sarah Potter and John "Lyle" Potter. Numerous great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces and other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Thomas "Arthur" Cox, Jr. and two grandsons: Jesse Wayne Cox and Joseph Leonard Cox III.

His service was held on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Fairfax, OK under the direction of Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home. Interment followed in the Fairfax City Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Billy Cox, Jeff Lohah, John Lyle Potter, Jordan Cox, Bob Palmour, and Henry Ben Harrison. Honorary Bearers Tristen Baughman and Taylor Baughman.
Online condolences and memories may be done at www.hunsaker-wootenfuneralhome.com.

Visitation

Visitation

Grayhorse Chapel
Grayhorse Village-Rural Fairfax
Fairfax, OK  74637
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
9a.m.

Service

Mass

Sacred Heart Catholic Church
333 S. 8th Street
Fairfax, OK  74637
Thursday, September 1, 2016
10 a.m.

Cemetery

Fairfax Cemetery
600 S. 8th Street
Fairfax, OK  74637