Tommy Edward Cox, 66, of Crawfordsville passed away Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019.
Tommy was born to Mary Elizabeth “Dolly” Hubbard on March 9, 1953, at Harlan, Kentucky. His mother and adoptive father, Tomas Hubbard soon settled in Wabash, Indiana.
Tommy was small business owner, operating Agricomp Computer Services or ACS Technology since 1985.
He graduated from Northfield Jr./Sr. High School in 1971. He enlisted in the United States Army after graduation, serving our country during Vietnam. As an E-5, he worked in special intelligence.
Tommy believed in the value of education and worked hard to receive several associate degrees and a bachelor degree including graduating from Purdue University School of Agriculture in 1979 all while working full-time for the USDA as a loan officer and for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources at Shades State Park.
Tommy and his wife, Cheryl (Cox), married at Freedom Baptist Church on Dec. 24, 1972. They made a life together raising three children, which were Tommy’s greatest pride and joy.
Tommy was the definition of a hard working man, striving to always provide for the wants and needs of his family. He was never happier than to have his kids and grandkids sharing a meal around the same table. He had a heart for helping others and giving wherever he could. Tommy was man of many hobbies including golf, flying small planes, restoring cars, shooting, archery, carpentry, politics, playing his guitar and anything else his kids and grandkids could get him interested in.
Tommy was ecstatic to find and meet his paternal siblings in early 2018. Getting to know his new sisters and brother brought Tommy so much joy.
He is survived by his wife, Cheryl; children, Dillon (Aubrey) Cox, Fort Myers, Florida, Michael (Candi) Cox and Sara (Aaron) Clapp, both of Crawfordsville; and six grandchildren who put a spring in his step, Conner Cox, Caleb Cox, Caroline Cox, Zachary Cox, Allison Cox and Kody Clapp. Also surviving are Tommy’s maternal siblings, Teddy (Tracy) Hubbard of LaFontaine, Peggy McCord, Richard (Kathy) Hubbard, Debbie (Larry) Northcutt, Jackie (Diana) Hubbard Sr., Teresa Cox, Eddie (Victoria) Hubbard and Grant (Denise) Hubbard of Marion; his paternal siblings, Marilyn Busch, Donna (Casey) Donley, Susan (Earl) Clay, Lisa (Todd) Griffey, Bridget Nolan and Billy Nolan Jr.; sisters-in-law, Caryl (Jim) Barnes and Patricia (Dan) Sweet, California, Mo.; as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Hubbard; biological father Billy Nolan Sr.; brother Norman Grant Hubbard; sister Melinda Kay Hubbard; brother Leroy Hubbard; as well as father-in-law Robert Cox and mother-in-law Shirley Cox.
Visitation be will be from noon Monday, Nov. 18 until the time of the funeral service at 2 p.m. at Sanders Priebe Funeral Care, 315 S. Washington St., Crawfordsville. The Rev. Mike Whitacre will officiate. Burial will follow at Oak Hill South.
In lieu in flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Montgomery County Youth Service Bureau or the Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County.
“To be Absent from the Body is to be Present with the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 5:8.
