Stephen Philip Cox

Stephen Philip Cox, 71, passed away on January 18, 2022 at WVU Camden in Parkersburg. He was born in Spencer, WV to Geraldine and Orville Cox on May 26, 1950. He is survived by his loving wife Karen of 50 years, and their two sons, David Philip Cox, and Christopher Cox (Tara) and 2 grandchildren Jace and Adriana Cox. He graduated from Morris Harvey College with a degree in Economics and minor in Marketing and Management. He joined Rish Equipment after college and worked in the mining and crushing equipment sales for many years. He moved to Parkersburg in 1982 where he worked for Computerland and then started his own computer support company. He then worked at Marietta Savings Bank as a CISSP specialist. He worked for Rick Sutton Builders for several years and then at Minibel Par 3 Golf where he met many friends. He was a member and treasurer of Mountain State Sportsmen’s Association where he enjoyed archery, target shooting, and many other outdoor activities. Steve also served as a board member and Treasurer for Parkerstowne Home Owner’s Association. Steve was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church for many years. He was a very humble and God loving Christian, and he will be missed greatly. His hobbies included fishing, reading, golf, archery, listening to audio books, bird watching, cooking, woodworking and nature. In his memory. Steve requested that donations be made to the Leukemia Foundation.