Samuel Bruce Cox
June 20, 1943 ~ March 17, 2024
Samuel Bruce Cox, 80, of Martinsville, passed from this life peacefully in the comfort of his home and surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, March 17, 2024. He was born in Washington, Indiana to the late Alva Bruce Cox and Myrtle Lucyle (Bussinger) Cox on June 20, 1943.
Sam served as First Deputy at the Morgan County Courthouse for many years starting in 1984. He attended Monrovia Christian Church. An avid music lover, he enjoyed listening to all music including oldies, classic rock, blues, classic county, and jazz. He was full of information about music as well and would know the artist and song title instantly. He loved all sports including football, baseball, hockey, and soccer. A true Indiana sports fan, he loved the Colts, Pacers, Indiana University sports, and Purdue University sports.
He had an infectious personality and possessed the ability to bring joy to others. Occasionally he would run over someone with his powerchair by mistake, of course. All the while bringing a smile to the face of those around him. Additionally, Sam enjoyed painting and dancing.
He will be deeply missed by many friends and family including his nieces and nephews, Branden Cox of Washington, Christina (husband, Josh) Smith of Ellettsville, Damien Cox of Washington, Kiersten Cox of Washington, Michelle (husband, Gary) Yunker of Clermont, Florida, Jeremiah Cox of Terre Haute, Jai (wife, Jennifer) Cox of Indianapolis, Jonah (wife, Tanya) Cox of Plainfield, and Jeri Cox of Orlando, Florida; and chosen sister, Carmen Cox of Orlando, Florida.
Sam was preceded in death by his parents, Alva and Myrtle Cox; brothers, Jerald A. Cox and Charles R. Cox; and sisters, Winifred L. Cox.
Family and friends are invited to visit on Thursday, March 21, 2024 from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm in the chapel at Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory in Mooresville. Sam’s Life Celebration® Service will immediately follow, beginning at 6:30 pm. The following day, Friday, March 22, 2024, he will be laid to rest in Oak Grove Cemetery in Washington after a graveside service at 12:00 noon.
In honoring Sam’s love for others, contributions may be made to Churches in Mission, online https://churchesinmission.org/ or by mail 27 S. Indiana Street, Mooresville, IN 46158.
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Sam was our friend from way back when we first moved to Monrovia. Always cheering and hooting at the ball games or watching all sports on tv … Sam always made us smile. We send love and prayers as you go Home, Sammy. Well done, good and faithful servant. Rest in peace. Love, Bob and Kathy
Sammy, I will miss you at our Holiday Dinners and watching you open your Xmas gifts (oh it took you so long). I will always remember picking you up down by the mailboxes at Lake Hart and giving you a lift to your house many times. I remember giving you a ride home from Jen and Jai’s wedding and you sang all the way home from Ohio knowing every word to every song.
You will be missed by so many. We love you Sam.
Nancy
Thank you Sammy for teaching so many people so many things in life, like how to look at life in the best possible way even when it’s a bad day to always smile. You’ll be greatly missed Sam more than you’ll ever know
I didn’t know him personally, but I do know he was loved by many. Rest in peace, Sam.