Jack Lavern Cox, 78, of 196 East Main Street, Bradford, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026, surrounded by his family at Bradford Ecumenical Home.

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

On December 11, 1967, he was drafted in the United Sates 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 Company.

Surviving is he 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, eight great grandchildren, one sister, Donna Huey, of Arizona, and several nieces and nephews.

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

Family will receive friends on Saturday July 18, 2026, from 10 am to Noon in the B-Free Church, followed by funeral services at noon with Pastor Misty Surine officiating. Military honors will be accorded by members of the United States Army and the Honor Guard from the American Legion Post 108 of Bradford at McKean Memorial Park on Monday at 10 am.

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

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com