Calvin Cox, Jr. 81, of Mt. Vernon, IN went to heaven on Wednesday, July 4, 2012 with his family by his side at his home. He was born in Posey County, IN on October 23, 1930 to Calvin and Macel (Hust) Cox.

He spread the word of God as long as he could.

Calvin was preceded in death by his parents; infant brother, Bertis; and his sister, Mary Chandler.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 54 years, Doris (Robison) Cox; daughters, Robin (Dave) Harms, Carla (Mark) Oschman; grandchildren, Ryan (Sabrina) Harms, Seth Harms, Chance and Olivia Oschman; great grandchildren, Kayla, Malaki, and Nate Harms; brothers, Johnny Cox, Herdis Cox (Carla); sisters, Dean Hogan, Cecil Jackson; many nieces, nephews, and his wonderful church family.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday July 7, 2012 at Schneider Funeral Home 512 Main St. in Mt. Vernon with burial at Bellefontaine Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm Friday July 6, 2012 and continued from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm service time on Saturday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to his home church Faith Fellowship.