Ricky D. Cox, 66, of Coldwater, passed away Saturday, April
18, 2020, at Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility. A celebration of his life will
be held at a later date. Interment of
ashes will be at Mason Cemetery. Cremation services have been provided by
Dutcher Funeral Home.
Ricky was born June 19, 1953 in Coldwater, MI to Jimmie and
Belva (Erskine) Cox. He was self-employed, working for many years as a welder, also
teaching others to weld. Ricky was a
chef, having worked at Big Boy and Sportsman’s Restaurants and butchered hogs
for Bob Evans in Hillsdale.
Mr. Cox was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and
fishing. He enjoyed riding his Honda Goldwing motorcycle and spending time with
his family, especially his grandchildren.
Ricky is survived by his children Ricky Cox, Jr of
Coldwater, Amanda Hull of Hillsdale, Crystal (Christopher) McLaughlin of
Kalamazoo, his siblings Mary Larue (Tom) Spaulding of Coldwater. Michael Cox of
Coldwater, Jeffery (Laurie) Cox of Coldwater, his granddaughters Hayleigh,
Elizabeth, Lyndsey, Cheyenne, Ashley, Crystal, his grandson Cody, three great
grandchildren and many nieces and nephews . He was preceded in death by both
parents.
Memorials
may be directed to the family to help with expenses.
