Charles Lee Cox,92, of Bowling Green, MO, passed away on February 3, 2024 at Lynn's Heritage House in Louisiana, MO. He was born on February 15, 1931 in Lincoln Cty, MO to Oscar and Nora (Colbert) Cox.  Charles was raised by Gene and Nora Gaw.  On Oct. 3, 1954, he was united in marriage with JoAnn Morley.  They were blessed with two daughters: Connie and Rhonda.

He was a heavy equipment operator at Dundee Cement for over 30 years.  After Charlie and JoAnn retired, they would go south for the winters in their travel trailer.  They would repair and cane chairs in the summer in the shop behind their house.  Charlie was a dedicated member of the coffee table at MeMe's and enjoyed the companionship of his friends. He will be sadly missed and long remembered by all those who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his two daughters: Connie and husband Mark Fisher of Papillion, NE and Rhonda and husband Mike Pugh of Bowling Green, MO; three grandsons: Brian (Ashley) Moss of Riverview, FL, Tom (Jessica) Pugh of Kansas City, MO and Danny Pugh and his fiancee, Christyna Zheng of Manchester, MO; and one great-grandson, Bowen Moss; one sister, Betty (Bill) Reeds of Troy, MO and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, JoAnn Cox, and brothers, Alfred Colbert, Billy Gene Gaw and Wayne Gaw.

A Graveside Service will be Feb 17,2024 at 10 am at the Syrma Cemetery in New Hartford, Mo.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Syrma Cemetery Association.

Family and Friends may sign the online guest book @www.mccoyblossomfh.com