Raymond Oliver Cox

1953-2025

Raymond Oliver Cox, 71, of Salem, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2025, with his family by his side. Raymond was the son of the late William ‘Bill’ and Sybil (Oakley) Cox. He was born on Dec. 5, 1953, in Fairbanks, Alaska. Besides his parents, Raymond is preceded in death by his son Lonie Johnson, granddaughter Olivia Henderson, and brother Luther Cox.

Raymond is fondly remembered by his wife, Jan (Schaeffer) Cox; children Angela Henderson (Jeff), Eric Cox (Becca), William Cox, Elizabeth Hutto (Jarrod), Jennifer Gilbert (David), Brandi Cox (Jordan Derousselle), Emilie Andre (Jake), and Jesse Reeks (Lourdes); grandchildren Abigail Henderson, Samuel Henderson (Caroline), Alexis Cox, Vivian Cox, Noah Cox, Anna Hutto, Andrew Hutto, Daniel Gilbert, Matthew Gilbert, Jayce Derousselle, and Benjamin Reeks; great-grandson Jackson; and other loving family and friends.

Raymond was very active in the Salem Elks, was the coordinator of Guitars 4 Vets, and Elder for the First Presbyterian Church, and a member of the Salem Historical Society. Alongside Jan, he owned and operated Salem Music Centre. Raymond enjoyed repairing guitars, road trips, fixing anything he could, and helping others. He will be dearly missed.

Memorial Service will be held on Friday, July 25, 2025, at 7 p.m. at Stark Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. Annie Parker officiating.

7/19/25