Obituary of Thomas Walter COX

July 30, 1933 – Brockville, Ontario July 23, 2016 – Calgary, Alberta Thomas “Bud” Walter Cox of Calgary, Alberta passed away peacefully on July 23, 2016 at the age of 82 years. Thomas was born on July 30, 1933 in Brockville, ON. He joined the military in 1951 where he served in the Korean War and was decorated for bravery having been wounded twice in combat. After leaving the army he joined public service where he worked until he retired in 1983. He was lifelong Legion member and was one of the founding members of the Skydiving Club of Canada. Thomas is survived by his three sons and their spouses, Thomas and Carolyn Cox, Ron Cox and Warren Howard, and Robert and Karen Taylor; his daughter Lynn Leonard; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; his brother Eddie; his sister-in-law Eva Owens; and numerous nieces and nephews. Thomas was predeceased by his parents Helen and Thomas; his daughter Beverly-Ann; his brother Doug; his first wife Cassie; and his second wife Connie. A private family gathering will take place in Smith Falls, Ontario, at a later date. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In living memory of Thomas Cox, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Eastside, 5388 MEMORIAL DRIVE N.E., Calgary, AB Telephone: 403- 248-8585.