Robert Cox

Robert “Leon” Cox, 68, of Paducah, died Monday afternoon, November 16, 2009, at Western Baptist Hospital.

Cox was a riverboat engineer with Ingram, and was recently saved into the Baptist faith.

He is survived by his mother, Ella Mae Cox of Paducah; two daughters and son-in-laws, Bobbie and Noel Mcelya of West Paducah, and Robbie and Stephen Tarry of Kevil; one stepdaughter, Veronica Scheuers of Murfreesboro, Tn.; one stepson, Steve Burkeen of Princeton; six grandchildren, Ashley Harris of Brookport, Ill., Lacey Canter of Paducah, Mandy Heal, Kaitlyn Canter, and Karah Canter, all three of Kevil, and Peyton Salyers of West Paducah; four great grandchildren, Kanton and Lathan Harris of Brookport, Ill., and Tanner and Bryleigh Heal of Kevil; one sister, Shirley Crowell of Princeton; as well as one niece; one nephew; and several cousins.

Cox was preceded in death by his father, Cletus Cox of Paducah; one brother, William Cox of Paducah; and one sister, Carolyn Cox of Paducah, who died as a toddler.

Services are scheduled for 1 p.m. on Thursday at Lindsey Funeral Home, with Brother Doug Hughes officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. for friends on Wednesday evening at the funeral home.

Contributions may take the form of donation to the American Cancer Society.

You may visit the obituary online at www.lindseyfuneral.com