Rodney Allen Cox

Rodney Allen Cox, Sr, 71, loving husband , father of 5, grandfather of 13 and great grandfather of 3 passed away on October 5, 2022 in Knox, Indiana. He married Theresa Kasten on July 27, 1996 in Winamac and they spent 26 loving years together. He is survived by his childred: Velvet Osborne (David) of Murfreesboro, TN, Rodney Cox, Jr (Mandi) of Lacrosse, Timothy Meister (Mert) of Knox and Timothy Cox (Autumn Conwell), and Lorie Simons (Michael, Jr) of North Judson. Grandchildren: Jonathon Osborne, Kaitlin Osborne, Lillie Cox, Kennedy Cox, Coren Balsley, Angelle Meister, Reymi King, Matt King, Serynitee King, Emmitt King, Michael Simons, III, Makayla Simons, and Kendra Simons. Great Grandchildren: J.J. Osborne, Hadley Osborne and Eli Balsley. His brother: Richard Cox (Arvilla Pier) of Atlanta, Georgia, his sisters: Linda Lawson (Steve) of Knox and Loretta Poston of LaPorte. He is preceeded in death by his sister: Nancy Olson and his parents: Elmer and Loraine Dye Cox. Rodney graduated from North Judson-SanPierre High School in 1970. He served in the U. S. Army from 1971 to 1973 with a tour in Germany where he was a Generator Mechanic. He lived his life in the Starke County area. He worked many years at Pactive Aluminum in Wanatah as a Lead Person and Line Maintainer. He received many awards during his time there and was pacient when training new employees. He found his calling when he became a leader at AA as he worked hard to help his fellow AA members and he valued their friendship and time together, especially singing around the bonfires. Rodney adored his children and grandchldren and always had advice and support for them, and stories to tell. . He was ready with mechanic advice for his son, Tim Meister, while they worked on varies vehicles in Rodney's garage. He enjoyed fishing, especially with his brother regularly in the spring and fall. He enjoyed watching and helping his grandchildren have fun catching fish, too. In the fall he would walk the woods hunting for mushrooms so he could make a special dish at holiday family dinners. Services will be at O'Donnell Funeral Home at 302 Lane Street, North Judson on Monday, October 10 with Visitation starting at 10:00 am and Funeral at 12:00pm. Dinner to follow at the American Legion also in North Judson where he was a long time member. Interment will be at Highland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family requests you give to your favorite charity. Be kind to each other as he was to so many

Rodney Allen Cox

May 10, 1951 - October 5, 2022