Obituary of Ben Lewis Cox

Ben Lewis Cox, 57, of Mount Pleasant South Carolina, passed away on September 28, 2019.

 

A reception and celebration of Ben’s life will be held from 3-7 at home on Saturday October 5.  In lieu of flowers, memorials can be donated to the American Lung association or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation South Carolina Chapter.

 

Ben was born in Carmel California on January 6 1962 a son of Linda Cox and the late James Manuel Cox. 

 

Ben worked as a mathematics professor at the College of Charleston for 20 years. Ben earned his Ph.D. at UC San Diego. He was a much loved teacher and prolific researcher. He enjoyed surfing and painting. 

 

Ben is survived by his wife Elizabeth Jurisich, daughter Gwen Cox, mother Linda Cox, brother Bob Cox, sister Barbie Cox, step mother Ginger Kantor, siblings Sue Nakao, Jim Kelly, Kristy Beitey, Patty Staples, and many nieces and nephews. 

 

Arrangements are by Simplicity Cremation and Burial Services. 

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