Former Knight-Ridder and Charlotte Observer Executive Otis Cox Dies at 86

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Former Knight-Ridder and Charlotte (N.C.) Observer executive Otis B. Cox passed away at the age of 86 on Jan. 29 at the Hospice Home in High Point, N.C.  

Cox was born July 10, 1925 in Butler, Ga. to Otis E. and Ruby Cox. He served his country during World War II in the U. S. Navy and was employed as a newspaper executive at many newspapers across the southeast during his long career. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Tidd Cox on Jan. 31, 2002. Memorials may be directed to the Hospice Home at High Point, 1803 Westchester Drive, High Point, N.C. 27262. Condolences may be sent to sechrestfunerals.com.