Jack Lavern Cox, 78, of 196 E. Main St., passed away Sunday (July 12, 2026), surrounded by his family at Bradford Ecumenical Home.

Jack was born in Dushore on Nov. 12, 1947, a son of the late Bruce and Irene Curtis Cox. He was a 1966 graduate of Dushore High School.

On Dec. 11, 1967, he was drafted in the U.S. Army. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and was honorably discharged on June 19, 1970.

On March 13, 1971, in the Church of Christ he married Mary “Joan” Detar Cox, who survives.

Jack was employed at Graham Packaging Co.

Surviving are his wife, Joan, of 55 years; two daughters, Wendy (James) Henry of Custer City and Jackie Cox of Duke Center; two sons, David L. (Dianna) Cox of Bradford and Curt J. Cox of Bradford; 17 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Donna Huey in Arizona; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Robert Cox, who died June 14, 2011, three sisters and six brothers.

Family will receive friends 10 a.m. to noon Saturday (July 18, 2026) at B-Free Church, where funeral services will immediately follow with Pastor Misty Surine officiating.

Military honors will be accorded at 10 a.m. Monday (July 20, 2026) by members of the U.S. Army and Bradford American Legion Post 108 Honor Guard at McKean Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to B-Free Church or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Funeral arrangements are under direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. Online condolences may be expressed at hollenbeckcahill.com.