Merle Lee Cox Obituary
The world bids farewell to Merle Lee Cox of Adel, Iowa, departing on December 7, 2025 at the age of 85. Merle leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Merle Lee Cox to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Marvin Cox and Myrtle Cox; and his brothers, John and Alvin. He is survived by: his wife Vonadale "Vonz" Odem; his children, Rita Cox (Steven Jongeling) of Clifton Park, NY, Michael Cox (Malinda) of Ames, IA and Nathan Odem (Brooke); his grandchildren, Melrose, Talmage Odem, Alex Jongeling (Sarah), Casey Greubel (Abee), Chelsey Greubel (Justin Brown) and Carly Young (Brad); his great grandchildren, Delilah, Mack, Aberee, Ella, Asher, Gavin and Jaylynn; and his siblings, Ralph Cox (Gail), JoAnn Heinz, Mable Buerckley (Howard), Dale Cox (Joan) and Homer "Butch" Cox. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, Merle's family asks people to donate blood through the Red Cross, or make donations to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa or Adel United Methodist Church.
