John Francis Cox, 90, passed away Monday January 1, 2018 at the VA Hospice Unit, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Born June 2, 1927, in Denver, Colorado, he was the son of the late Earle E. Cox and Louise A. (Lallement) Cox.

John attended his early school years in Wakefield, NH, finished high school in Chicago then served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. After college at Wayne State University, he joined Business Interiors in Chicago as a designer; he also invested in emerging properties in Chicago. He moved to Florida in 1976. John was a lover of good times and his personality made others laugh with him.

He loved travel throughout Europe and Asia, and take local and transatlantic cruises.

He is survived by his longtime friend and partner, Paul Johnson, his sister, Mary McMahon, nephews Jim McMahon, William Cox, his wife Sue, nieces Jennifer LaFrance, her husband David, Sara and Barbara Cox, and many great nieces and nephews.

John was preceded in death by his brothers Gilbert and Russell Cox.

At his request, no formal service will be scheduled. Although he loved his plants and flowers, he requests donations be made to local animal shelters and rescue centers of your choice.