Wayne K. Cox

Wayne K. Cox, Sr. age 81 of Horseheads, NY was born on August 19, 1934 in Elmira, NY to the late Fred and Cora (Faulkrod) Cox and passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at the Elcor Nursing Center. In addition to his parents, Wayne is predeceased by his beloved wife, Marilyn Bennett Cox; brother, Fred Cox Jr.; and sister, Nancy Hamilton. He is survived by daughters, Wendy (Stephen) Formeck and Cindi (Albert) Wheeler; sons, William (Heather) Cox and Wayne (Judy) Cox; grandchildren, Kyle, Josh, and Sean Formeck, Alex Wheeler, Darcee, Melanie, Logan, Matthew, Kendall and Lauren Cox; and sister, Jean Holbert. Wayne proudly served his country as a US Marines in his younger years and was a proud member of both the Masons and the Shriners later in life. Wayne's daughter Wendy would like to thank all of his wonderful home health aides for treating him with such kindness so she didn't have to worry being so far away. You were a true blessing in his life! She would also like to thank the nursing staff at Elcor who took care of him for the past few months. A memorial service will be held on Monday, January 4th, 2015 at Bethany Lutheran Church, 256 S. Walnut St., Elmira, NY 14904 at 2:00 PM with graveside service immediately following at 3:00 PM in the Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Shriner's Hospital For Children, 1645 West 8th Street, Erie, PA 16505 or to the Alzheimer's Association, 435 E. Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY 14620 in his name. Wayne's guestbook can be signed in obituaries at www.olthof.com.