Lt. Col. Eldon W. Cox, formerly of Amherst, Virginia, passed away on November 12, Ocala, Florida. Col. Cox was a command pilot in the US Air Force for twenty years. After retirement he developed residential properties in North and South Carolina. He is survived by his wife Martha who was also his childhood sweetheart from age 12. They were married for 67 years. In addition to his wife he is also survived by two daughters, Beverley (Robert) and Kelly (Frank) and a grandson Drew Callahanand his fiancee Bre Flaharty. At this time there are no plans for a service.