NORTH WEBSTER – Royce Allen Cox, 85, Warsaw, passed away at 1:15 p.m. Jan. 9, 2016, at his residence. He was born Oct. 12, 1930, in Warsaw, to Charles S. and Helen M. Zimmer Cox. On Jan. 6, 1951, in Warsaw, he married Martha J. “Marty” Hodges, who preceded him in death Sept. 29, 2013. He was a lifetime Warsaw area resident, attended Warsaw High School and was a United States Army veteran. He was formerly employed for the City of Warsaw, Bertsch Vending Services, Main Automotive, Hodges AM Ready Mix Concrete, all in Warsaw, and was the former owner and operator of Fun Center Yamaha, Warsaw. He formerly attended the 1st United Methodist Church, Warsaw, and enjoyed attending motocross races. Surviving are a son, Kim A. (and spouse Cindi) Cox, Warsaw; two grandchildren, Corie (and spouse Ken) Strong, and KC (and spouse Leslie) Cox; and three great-grandsons, Sean, Shane and Sam. He was preceded in death by his parents. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw, with Pastor Cindy Gackenheimer of the Celebration Church in Warsaw officiating. Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster, is in charge of arrangements. ***** Memorials to Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice, P.O. Box 1196, Warsaw, IN 4658. Condolences via www.owenfamilyfuneralhome.com
