Obituary for Harvey Edward Cox
Harvey Edward Cox, born December 8, 1936, passed away on February 11, 2015, after a 
courageous battle with cancer. Harvey was born in El Reno, Oklahoma to Harvey and Elsie 
Mosley Cox. He grew up on Fort Reno Army base. His father was transferred to Memphis 
Tennessee, where Harvey graduated high school. The family later moved to Fort Worth, Texas 
where he attended Texas Wesleyan College. Harvey joined the Army in July of 1958. He 
attended basic training at Fort Chaffee, Arkansas and upon completion was transferred to Fort 
Lewis, Washington. From Fort Lewis Washington he was assigned to the Special Forces Unit 
in Berlin, Germany. He proudly served 5 years active duty for his country, which he loved 
dearly. He married Nancy Farrell Cox in April 1959 while home on a short leave. 
