Gary Gene Cox, 80 of Abilene passed away December 10th, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in
Abilene. He was born October 26th, 1942 in Abilene. The son of Joe Henry Sr. and Gladys June
(Shane) Cox. Gary grew up in the Hope area, attended local schools and graduated from Hope
High School in 1960. On June 9th, 1962 he was united in marriage to Patricia Herbel in Abilene.
Gary worked for the Abilene Fire Department for 23 years and then worked as head custodian
for USD 435 until his retirement. He was a member of the Abilene Elks Club, Eagles Club, and
the Cabin Club. Gary was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great
grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife Patricia of the home. Three daughters: Barb
Karraker (Devin) of Abilene; Bev Stillwagon (Rick) of St. George, Kansas; and Becky Stout
(James Jr.) of Abilene. Grandchildren: Hannah Wilcox; Kayleigh Karraker; Hayden Karraker
(Jillian); Courtney Jenkins (Jacob); Breanna Boucher (Tanner); Tristan Stillwagon; Sarah Hoerner
(Trey); Sydney Stout; Savannah Stout and Samantha Stout. Great Grandchildren: Malakai and
Maddix Wilcox; Ryleigh Karraker; Marlo Karraker; Sawyer, Ryann, and Baylor Jenkins; and
Kinzley Boucher. He was proceeded in death by his parents; step mother, Ava Cox; two
brothers and their wives, Joe and Joyce Cox and Danny and Linda Cox; step-brother, Max
Wendell; and niece, Kelle Enger. Memorial Services for Gary will be held at 10:00 A.M., Friday
December 16th, 2022, at the Abilene First Christian Church. Inurnment will follow at the Hope
City Cemetery. Family will receive friends Thursday from 5:00-7:00 P.M. at Danner Funeral
Home. The family suggests memorials be given to Home Health and Hospice of Dickinson
County or the Gary Cox Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be sent to
www.dannerfuneralhome.net.