Michael Dale Cox, 59, of Hope passed away Monday,
October 31, 2016 at 12:12am at Columbus Regional Hospital.

He recently worked at Delta Faucet in Greensburg and
spent many years as a Farm Loan Officer. He was a farmer
at heart.

Mike was a member of Waynesburg Christian Church.
He enjoyed farming, pig showing, NASCAR, and telling
stories with his buddies. He was a foodie and enjoyed
frying chicken and cooking for everyone. He loved spending
time with his family and friends, and their friends. He really
enjoyed going on warm vacations with his family.

The funeral will be Thursday at 11am at Norman Funeral
Home in Hope with Pastor David Burnett officiating. Burial will
follow at Hope Moravian Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday
from 4 to 8pm and one hour prior to the service on Thursday
at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be given to Waynesburg
Christian Church or National Swine Registry (National Junior
Swine Association) 2639 Yeager Rd. West Lafayette, IN 47906

Born on August 30, 1957 in Greensburg, Mike was the son of
Clayton and Freida Lawson Cox. He married Debra Bense on
June 21, 1980, and she survives.

Other survivors include his children, Glendon (Sarah) Cox of
Greensburg and Morgan (Ryan Thayer) Cox of Hope; brother,
Steve Cox of Columbus; mother-in-law, Janet Bense of Hope;
sisters-in-law, Wanda (Steve) Fortner and Brenda (David)
Shireman, both of Hartsville; several nieces and nephews,
and special friends.

Mike is preceded in death by his parents; sister -in-law,
Beverly Elliott; and father-in-law, Louis Bense.