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Monday, February 24, 2025
Jerry W Cox
Jerry W Cox
Las Vegas, NV
Jerry Cox was born on March 15, 1934, in Denison, Texas. He spent his formative years in Dallas, Texas, before relocating to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in 1952. In 1957, Jerry founded Jerry Cox Realtors, a testament to his entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to the real estate industry.
In 1985, Jerry moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, where he continued to make a significant impact until his
retirement in 2007. Jerry has two surviving children, Lisa Bell-Cabrera and Shelley Cox-Sciortino.
Jerry was preceded in death by Geraldine Shada and William Cox.
Jerry will be remembered as an entrepreneur and adventurous spirit.