Harold J. Cox, age 91 (pushing 92;), of Salem, Utah, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2026, surrounded by family. Harold was born on February 26, 1935, to Lloyd Glenn Cox and Mildred Bernice Johnson in Ferron, Utah. He married Gloria Geniel Domgaard on August 18, 1956. They were later sealed in the Manti Utah Temple on May 24, 1963. She preceded him in death on April 22, 2019.

Harold graduated from Emery High School. He attended Brigham Young University and loved BYU sports. He loved to play, coach, and referee basketball into his 70s. He worked as a general contractor for over 60 years. Harold was gifted at building and fixing things, and he loved to farm. He often said that he "should have raised chickens instead of kids," though he loved his family unconditionally and was always gathering his "chicks." Mom and Dad enjoyed traveling and camping with their family. Dad loved service and was always quick to help others; he would give you the "shirt off his back."

Harold was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in numerous callings. He and Gloria had the opportunity to serve a mission at the Bishop's Storehouse and the Family History Center.

He is survived by five children: Terrie (Brent) Black, Cheryl (David) Wheelwright, Sheldon (Georgia) Cox, Steven (Relma) Cox, and Nathan (Melanie) Cox; and his loving dog, Sadie.

Harold will be forever remembered by his grandchildren: Jeremy (Kelsie) Black, Douglas Black, Jason (Teisha) Black, Kelsey (Sean) Flynn, Matthew Wheelwright, Trisha Wheelwright, Kacie (Andy) Moore, Alison (Tal) Quirl, Shelby (Terry) Walker, Kaden (Kaitlyn) Cox, Connor (Jaycee) Cox, Ammon (Madi) Cox, Brooklyn (Brandon) Judd, Dillon Cox, Mikaela (Jake) Cooper, Lydia Cox, Kendyl Cox, and Sam Cox. He is also loved by 23 great-grandchildren.

He is survived by five siblings: Glenn (Enid) Cox, Max Cox, Emma Dowda, Dora Smith, and Phillip Cox.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 11:00 am at the Salem 4th Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at 25 West Apple Blossom Way, Salem, Utah. A viewing will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 187 South Main Street, Spanish Fork, Utah and a viewing will be held from 10:00 am to 10:45 am at the church on Friday prior to the service. Interment will follow at the Salem City Cemetery, 965 South 130 East, Salem, Utah.

Dad, you have finally finished your "Bucket List!"