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.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 10th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home (735 S 14th St, Adel, IA 50003). A prayer will be held on Wednesday, December 10th 2025 at 7:00 PM at the same location. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 11th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Adel United Methodist Church (115 S 10th St, Adel, IA 50003). A burial will be held on Thursday, December 11th 2025 from 12:15 PM to 1:15 PM at the Honey Creek Cemetery.
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.
