Claude Fred Cox

Claude Fred Cox,93, of Troy, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Mercy Hospital Lincoln in Troy, Missouri. He was born on December 11, 1928 in Rural Lincoln County, Missouri, the son of Roy F. and Mary (Muesterman) Cox. He was united in marriage to Betty Morris-Colbert on August 20, 1978 in Betty’s front yard in Troy, MO. Claude graduated from Buchanan High in 1946. He served his country in the United States Army from June 4, 1952 until he was honorably discharged on June 3, 1954. In his earlier years he spent many hours helping on the family farm. Claude worked for Bank of Troy which later became Boatman’s Bank from 1956 to 1981. He retired as the Lincoln County Collector from 1982 to 2006. You would also see Claude’s familiar face assisting on funerals at Kemper-Millard-Keim Family Funeral Chapel. Claude was an active part of the community serving on various committees over the years. He served as Board of Trustee on the Hospital Board for Lincoln County Memorial Hospital recently known as Mercy Hospital Lincoln with 53 years of dedicated service, Troy Fire Department Board, Troy Chamber of Commerce and Chamber President in 1960, Missouri Hospital Association and Missouri County Collectors Association. When Claude wasn’t serving his community he liked working in his yard and mowing the grass. Claude liked going to yard sales and most Friday nights you could find Betty and Claude at the B&B Auction in Elsberry, MO. He enjoyed cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals Baseball and had an ear for music. Claude was a true man of faith and love and his dedication to our community will be missed. Claude is survived by his loving wife, Betty (Morris) Colbert-Cox of Troy, MO; his son and one daughter: Randy Cox and wife Diane of Kansas City, MO and Ginia Meier and husband Jerry of Troy, MO; bonus children: Deb Wallace and husband Dan of Foley, MO and Morris Dane Colbert and wife Patty of Troy, MO; one brother and one sister: Russell Cox and wife Betty of Troy, MO and Mildred Thornhill and husband Earl of Troy, MO; one bonus daughter-in-law, Debbie Colbert of Troy, MO; grandchildren: Shannon Meier (Mary Valentine), Christopher Kelly (Julia), Rebecca Dorrell (Grant), Kierston Colbert, Jameson Cox (Courtney), Allison Ventura Diaz, Stephen Colbert (Stephanie) Franklin Colbert (Kathryn), Callie Colbert (Graham Leslie), Bryon McCune and Patrick McCune (Samantha); great-grandchildren: Luke Dorrell, Chad Meier, Madison Kelly, Christopher Kelly, Christian Ventura Meier, Maxwell Colbert-Lenk, Korrie Colbert, Jolene Colbert, Jackson Colbert, Waylon Pruitt, Lilly Dorrell, Koraleigh Colbert, Hayley Kelly, Lyric “Lucy” Sanders, Silas McCune, Leo McCune, Addison Cox and Lincoln Cox; nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by his mother and father: Roy F. and Mary Cox; one infant brother, Donald W. Cox; one brother, John Roy “Bud” Cox; one sister, Gert Creech; one brother-in-law, Carl Creech; one sister-in-law, Betty Sue Cox, one bonus son, Mark Colbert and former wife, Jeanette Cox. Family and friends will be received from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at KEMPER-KEIM Family Funeral Chapel located at 351 Monroe Street Troy, MO 63379. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 24, 2022 at KEMPER-KEIM Family Funeral Chapel in Troy, MO. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Christian Community Center, Central Missouri Honor Flight or Lottie Moon Christmas Offering in care of Kemper-Keim Family Funeral Chapel P.O. Box 222 Troy, MO 63379. Arrangements under the care of Kemper-Keim Family Funeral Chapel; 351 Monroe Street, Troy, MO 63379. Online condolences may be made at www.kemperkeimfamilyfuneralchapel.com Phone (636) 528-8221

Claude Fred Cox

December 11, 1928 - January 19, 2022