Barry Andrew Cox
1963-2024
Our loving husband, father, brother and friend Barry Andrew Cox went home to be with the Lord on June 1, 2024. He was 60 years old.
Barry was born in Oklahoma City on November 11, 1963, on Veteran’s Day, to Gerald and Shirley Cox. When Barry was a young boy, his family moved to Edmond to a wooded acreage in Arrowhead Hills, where Barry began his love of the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and yard work. He could identify every bird, bird call, tree, plant, and bug. Barry was brilliant. He graduated from Edmond Memorial High School in 1982.
Barry attended Oklahoma State University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology Degree majoring in Construction Management Technology. Barry met Angela Cuddeback in 1987. They married a year later and were blessed with two sons, Baylor and Lee. Barry and Angela were married 35 years.
Barry started working at his family business when he was in high school and worked from the ground up to ultimately become President of E.V. Cox Construction. The company built numerous Walmarts, commercial buildings and schools (including Chisholm Elementary where both Baylor and Lee attended elementary school). E.V. Cox Construction received several national Tilt Up Concrete Association Awards for Suburban Furniture, The Bricktown Sonic Building, and The Lake Hefner Light House to name a few.
Barry loved to travel and took his family on numerous family vacations. Nevis, Mexico, Captiva Island, Las Vegas, Marco Island, and Grand Caymen are just a few of the vacations that Barry provided his family with. A special trip he would take with his boys, friends and Dad was an annual Father’s Day fishing trip to Canada. His family also enjoyed their lake house at Grand Lake.
Barry is survived by his wife, Angela; his children, Baylor and Lee; and his daughters-in-law Phoebe and Lauren. His sister, Christi Cox Eischeid and brother-in-law Bill Eischeid, niece Blair Eischeid Jones and her husband Dr. Alex Jones; and nephew Andy Eischeid. His mother-in-law, Donna Cuddeback. His sister-in-law, Tara Cuddeback Prince and her husband Phil Prince; and nephews, Brady and Paden Prince. His brother-in-law, Patrick Cuddeback; and fiancé Amy Tinney; and nephews, Kyler and Kamden Cuddeback.
A celebration of Barry’s life will be held at Matthews Funeral Home on Friday, June 7, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. Friends and family are invited to gather for the burial at Memorial Park Cemetery directly afterwards. To watch the service CLICK HERE to go to our YouTube page. Click on ‘Videos’, then ‘Live Streams’.
Barry’s family wants to thank all the family and friends that provided so much love and support during Barry’s 10 month battle with kidney cancer. Barry’s family would also like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the wonderful staff at Tessa’s Landing, a private hospice house in Edmond, for their compassionate care during his final days at home. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Tessa Gregg, 2012 Thomas Trail, Edmond, OK 73003 in support of Tessa’s Landing.
Barry’s legacy of love, knowledge and dedication to his family and community will live on in the hearts of all who knew him. He will be deeply missed.
Barry and I learned to hunt together by reading magazine articles and roaming the area surrounding OKC in his brown Firebird with our shotguns and fishing poles crammed in the back. We walked miles and miles in search of a couple quail, a dove or a rabbit. He was always ready for a early-morning adventure. I remember running trot lines before class on Lake Carl Blackwell during college summers. Those were great times and we had a ball catching bass, swimming in stock tanks and chasing squirrels. We knew every dirt road, washed out bridge and unmarked property for miles and miles. I only wish he had been given enough time for us to do it some more.
Tom Seagraves
What beautiful memories. Thank you Tom.
I have fond memories with Barry when we met in Stillwater around 1985. We both lived in Stillwater during the summers and forged a friendship based on Bartels & James wine coolers, grilled chicken, Colvin pool, Mass production, and skirt chasing. The later ended after he met Angela in Oklahoma City. I remember the immediate attraction he had for her even before they actually met. If I recall, we invited ourselves to sit at her table of friends and the rest is history. We spoke throughout the years and when we occasionally connected, we managed to pick up as if no time had passed. I have always valued my friendship with Barry and will always remember him as a kind, no non-sense, intelligent friend. He will be missed.
Thank you for the fun memories Farron – you remembered wrong – we sat with you & Barry – not the other way around😂😂
We have spent 21 wonderful years as neighbors at Grand Lake. Every summer their deck would be full of laughter, friends, 4th of July planning and maybe a little wine…or more. Barry would pop in and out as Angela and I planned out the golf cart parades, house decorating contests and any other activities we could think of. He would listen for a while, give a few suggestions and end up shaking his head and leave us to the planning. And when my time was up for the night and the world’s problems were solved Barry would always make sure he lit up the way so I could get back down that hill home. “Yell when you make it home” he would say. Barry, you made it home, your path was lit up by Jesus, your fishing in heaven and you will be missed terribly See you on heavens deck one day!
Oh Barbara – how sweet & what beautiful memories♥️♥️
Barry was about 9 when he would climb over their fence onto our acreage to hang out with Tom while he worked on the race car. When Tom moved on to dirt bikes, Barry got one with all the riding gear and went riding at Draper Lake with Tom. He gave me a hard time with his teasing and I would warn him that if he didn’t behave, I was going to brain him. Of course he wanted to know how you “brain” someone and I told him he didn’t want to know. Barry spent a lot of time at our house and I have such fond memories of those days.
Barry talked of you all often – he had such fun times at your house!!
Angela, I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending you and your family love and peace and prayers.
Thank you so Leah♥️
My husband passed away on June 8, 2023 from renal cell carcinoma (kidney cancer). He was able to hold on for eighteen months. My heartfelt sympathy for your loss. I can’t tell you it gets better yet but I’m sure it will get easier. Hugs!
Thank you for your kind words & my condolences to you as well.
Richard and I were so sorry to hear about Barry’s illness and passing. We always enjoyed talking with Barry about fishing on the dock, and will miss those times at the lake. Our deepest condolences to you and your family on his loss.
He always enjoyed visiting with you two as well!! Thank you Gail😘
I am so sorry for your loss. Sending you our condolences, thoughts and prayers for your family.
Natalie Caldwell and family
Thank you Natalie😘
Angela, I am so very sorry for your loss! Prayers to you and your family! Huge hug!
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Thank you so much sweet Angela😘