Obituaries 27 April 2026

Paul H. Cox Jr.

Paul H. Cox Jr., 67, of Leesburg, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at his home.

He was born Sept. 9, 1958 in Richmond, Ind., the son of the late Paul Hozie Cox Sr. and Maddie Cox.

Paul was a member of the East Monroe House of Worship. He loved to fish, camp and ride motorcycles, and he was a handyman.

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Surviving are his sister, Paula Cox of Leesburg; brother-in-law, Henry Haubner of Leesburg; niece, Denise Cox of Leesburg; one great-niece; one great-nephew; two great-great-nieces; two great-great-nephews; and many friends.

In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his life partner, Wanda Lee Delong.

A celebration of life was held at Rhoads-Edgington Funeral Home, Hillsboro, on April 22 with Pastor Rich Allen officiating.

To sign the online guest book, go to www.edgingtonfuneralhomes.com.

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