Charles Kennedy Cox ’41

Charlie died on Oct. 25, 2002, at home in Moorestown, N.J., after a long illness. He came to Princeton from Haddonfield [N.J.] HS. At Princeton he majored in economics, joined Court Club, and was active in Whig-Clio and the University Choir. He roomed with Bill Marvel, Fred Ferris, and Frank Haines.

Joining the Army in Aug. 1942, Charlie served in North Africa and Italy, participating in the Anzio invasion. He received a field commission and was separated as a first lieutenant. He worked for the Insurance Co. of North America for 32 years, retiring in 1979 after serving as president from 1968-78.

Throughout his distinguished career, Charlie was very active in the greater Philadelphia area. He became chairman of Hahnemann Medical U. from 1979-81. He was president of the Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce in 1976, and chairman of the United Way in 1978. He was treasurer of the Philadelphia Orchestra and served on the boards of many institutions, including the Germantown Savings Bank, Philadelphia Electric Co., Blyth Eastman Dillon, and the United Negro College Fund. He was an elder at the Moorestown Presbyterian Church.

Charlie is survived by his wife of 50 years, Doris Cummings Cox; sons William and David; daughter Barbara Kozemchak '77; as well as seven grandchildren.

The Class of 1941