Miles R. Cox, age 87, of Blissfield, passed away peacefully at his residence, on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, under the loving care of Hospice of Lenawee, surrounded by his family. He was born in Detroit on January 4, 1938, to the late Floyd G. and Thelma M. (Teall) Cox. After graduating high school, Miles entered the United States Army and served his country from 1961 until 1963. On August 7, 1965, he married Joan B. Eisenmann in Whiteford Twp., and she survives. Miles worked as a journeyman carpenter until his retirement.
Before moving to Michigan, Miles was a member of the Greenville Free Methodist Church in Illinois, and most recently attended Blissfield Baptist Church. In his free time, Miles enjoyed woodworking, tending to his yard, and antique tractor shows with his twin brother. He also greatly enjoyed traveling in his RV with his wife, after their retirement, playing cards and putting jigsaw puzzles together.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 60 years, Joan; son, Michael Cox; daughter, Janel (Chris) Brown; grandchildren, Cooper and Shelby Brown; and brothers, Giles (Shirley) and Stephen (Brenda) Cox. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Gerald and Harold Cox; sister, Retha Gensler; and his father and mother-in-law, Stanley and Fern Eisenmann.
Memorial visitation for Miles will be held on Monday, November 3, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at Blissfield Baptist Church. Memorial services will be Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 11:00 AM, also at Blissfield Baptist Church, with Pastor Tom Frantz, officiating. Private inurnment will be in Whiteford Union Cemetery.
Words of comfort to the family may be offered at www.marryfh.com. Memorial donations in Miles’ memory may be given to Hospice of Lenawee or Blissfield Baptist Church. The Marry Funeral Home – Blissfield Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.