10 Jul Death of Emmett D. Cox
Emmett and Shirley Cox in Myanmar.
Rev. Emmett D. Cox passed away during the night. He and his wife, Shirley, were United Brethren missionaries in Sierra Leone 1954-1957, and 1960-1968. In 1969, he was elected General Secretary of Missions, which made him overseer of all UB missionary work around the world. He continued in that position until 1973. In subsequent years, he served as a United Brethren pastor. In retirement, the Coxes served as volunteer missionaries in Myanmar.
Funeral details will be published when available.
Ron Watterly
Posted at 08:31h, 13 JulySorry to hear of Emmet’s passing. In addition to the qualities listed he was also an encourager. I enjoyed his encouragement when we served in Central Conference at the same time. R.I.P. and enjoy your reward good and faithful servent.