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Michael Edward Cox: Obituary

Michael Edward Cox, 53, of Murphy passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at his residence.

He was the son of Ann Plonkey Sepulveda of Three Rivers, Michigan and the late Merlin Dean Cox.

Surviving, in addition to his mother, are four daughters, Madison Cox Hedden of Chatsworth, Georgia, Harley Cox of Blue Ridge, Georgia, Samantha Cox of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and Danielle Seabolt of Ellijay, Georgia; two sisters, Christine Cox of Three Rivers, Michigan and Carolyn Frohriep of Sturgis, Michigan; and a brother, Harold Cox of Three Rivers.

No services are planned.

Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of arrangements.

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