David Earl Cox Sr.

David Earl Cox Sr., age 68, of Kent, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 12, 2022.

He was born in Ravenna, OH on November 17, 1954; son of the late James Cox and Rachel Elliott.

David is preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, James and Robert Elliott, and Richard Cox; and his niece, Ann Marie Cox.

He is survived by his devoted children, David Cox Jr of Kent, and Melaine Tarver of Ravenna; grandchildren, Adrien and Miley; stepchildren, Kodey, Kory Wands, Kyle (Alaina), and Kareena; stepbrother, Roy Foster of Kent; brother, Vance Cox of Akron; sisters, Lydia Blair of Akron and Louvina Cox of Kent; nieces, Mindy Cox of Akron, Tiara (Robert) Talley of Kent, and Dionna Cox of Kent; nephews, Lyrue (Pam) Coman of Akron, and Ryant Cox of London, OH; a host of great nieces and great nephews; and special friend, Carol Piscura.

Calling hours will be WEDNESDAY, December 21, 2022 from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM at Bissler and Sons Funeral Home, 628 W. Main St., Kent, OH 44240.