Johnny Edward "Eddie" Cox, 72, of Madill, Oklahoma passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at the

Woodview Home in Ardmore, Oklahoma. He was born on May 29, 1950, in Ardmore to the late John.

Henry Cox and Evelyn Wanda Orr Cox. Eddie was raised and lived his entire life in Madill, graduating

from Madill High School. He married Linda Jean Wellman on May 24, 1974, in Madill and she preceded

him in death on June 8, 2022. Eddie worked for the Lake Texoma Lodge before working for the City of

Madill, retiring after 30 plus years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Madill, and he enjoyed

fishing, hunting, and watching dirt track racing.

Eddie is survived by:

Sons: Jason Cox, Madill, Oklahoma

Brian Cox and Elissa, Madill, Oklahoma

Grandchildren: Kaleb Cox and Hudson Cox

Several nieces, nephews and cousins

His dog: Sparky

Casket Bearers: Kaleb Cox, Ray Allen Hoedebeck, Andrew Adams, Jeremy Wellman, Adolfo Jeronimo and David Hoedebeck