Lester E. Cox

Lester E. Cox
Born
Lester Edmund Cox

(1895-08-22)August 22, 1895
Republic, Missouri, U.S.
DiedAugust 14, 1968(1968-08-14) (aged 72)
Springfield, Missouri, U.S.
Resting placeHazelwood Cemetery
Alma materDrury College
OccupationBusiness magnate
Spouse
Mildred Belle Lee Cox
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(m. 1918)​
Children
  • Virginia
  • Lester L
  • Cathryn
Military career
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Army
Service years1917–1932
Rank Major
UnitUS Air Corps
ConflictsWorld War I

Lester Edmund Cox (August 22, 1895 – August 14, 1968) was an American business executive with interests in mass media, distribution, transportation, and banking in southwest Missouri. He is best known for his service to Burge Hospital (CoxHealth), which adopted his namesake upon his death.

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