Ronald Lee Cox Sr., 81, of Branson, Missouri, passed away peacefully October 14, 2021. He entered this life March 16, 1940, in Dexter, Missouri, the son of Paul and Marguerite (Baker) Cox. He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Connie Bean; and brother-in -law, Willard Bean.

Ronald proudly served our country in the United States Navy. He graduated from Dexter High School in 1958. Ronald moved to the Branson area during the blooming and booming around 1993. He started a company called Lot Techs that cleaned snow off the parking lots and went back and cleaned the lots when they were dry. The company has now been handed down to his son, Ron Jr. and his son is now working with them also. Ronald was a member of the Shriner’s Club and a 32^nd degree Mason. His community efforts and work are greatly appreciated by many people. He will be greatly missed.

Ronald is survived by his love and partner for 28 years, Jody Wooldridge; son, Ronald (Patti) Cox Jr. of Branson, Missouri; daughter, Kristi (Mark) Whitehead of Dexter, Missouri; and four grandchildren: Jake, Shannon, Corbin, and Matthew.

A celebration of life will be 11 am. October 21, 2021, at the Branson Masonic Lodge #587, 110 Chiefs Court, Branson, Missouri, with Joyce Boone officiating. Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Cremations of the Ozarks. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.cremationsoftheozarks.com.