Obituary of Larry Chess Cox

Larry Chess Cox was born on October 31, 1949 in Beanfort, Kentucky. He was the son of the late Charles Cox and the late Delsie (Maiden) Cox. Larry attended Monroe High School. For many years, Larry worked in the automotive industry. He was employed on the assembly line at the General Motors Willow Run plant retiring in 1992. Larry loved the outdoors. He often made time to hunt small game and birds. He cherished the peaceful solitude that he was afforded when casting a few lines fishing along rivers and inland lakes. More than anything, Larry loved to ride his Harley Davidson. He enjoyed the wind at his face and appreciated the freedom that his bike provided. Larry was always up to having a good time. He treasured the time spent with his family, and he was blessed to make many friends along his life’s journeys. Of all the people in this world, Larry was most fond of course of his grandchildren whom he adored. Larry enjoyed filling his home with trinkets being an avid antique collector, and he enjoyed watching old westerns. Larry Chess Cox, age 67 of Monroe passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2016 at Beaumont Hospital in Trenton, Michigan. In addition to his parents his passing was preceded by a son: Jimmie Cox; and a brother in law: Tim Richardson. To cherish his memory, Larry leaves three children: Larry (Michelle) H. Cox of Ida, Marie (Craig) Underwood of Saline, and Kimberly Rodd (Christopher Pletz) of Sumpter; three sisters: Kathy Cox of Carleton, Linda (Johnnie) Newsome of Sumpter, and Claudia Cox of Tennessee; and his six grandchildren: Sierra and Amber Cox of Ida, Jaycee Roland of Carleton, Austin Waldfogel, Kayla and Alex Underwood all of Saline. Friends may gather on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 from 10:00am until 12:00pm at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe Street (734) 384-5185. A Celebration of His Life will take place at 12:00pm on Wednesday also at Merkle’s. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort or share a photo by visiting www.merklefs.com.