Michael “Mike” Wayne Cox of Middlebrook, Missouri passed away July 22, 2024 at his residence at the age of 74 years. He was born July 3, 1950 in Parma, Missouri the son of the late Willard Wilson and Opal Irene (Richards) Cox. 

Michael is survived by his three children: Sandra Watz (Patrick) of Festus, Missouri, Melanie Keena (Paul) of Dexter, Missouri, and Amy Jones (Terry) of Fulton, Missouri, his brother; Roger Cox (the late Jan) of Hazelhurst, Wisconsin, two sisters; Barbara White (Printes) of Pierceville, Kansas, Sharon Greemore (Robert) of Portageville, Missouri and seven grandsons: Mason, Myles, Parker, Michael, Tucker, Hudson, and Oliver as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. 

In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by three brothers: Luther “Junior” Cox, Johnny Cox, and Robert Cox, and four sisters: Alice Wheeler, Cathy Taylor, Freda Long and Ruth Karnes. 

Mike was a member of Carpenter Local #5. He worked in both residential and commercial construction until he retired. He was a member of American Legion 283. He loved to fish and hunt and be outdoors watching the wildlife near his home. He also enjoyed working on old cars and restoring them.  

It was Mike’s request to be cremated and be interred at the Veteran’s National Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri. There will be a private gathering for family and friends at a later date. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.brysonfuneralhome.com.