Robert Gwyn Cox, II, age 71 years, of Selbyville, DE, passed away at his home on Thursday, January 28, 2021. He was the husband of Mary M. (Purin) Cox for 43 years.

Born in West Jefferson, NC, on October 30, 1949, he was the son of the late Melvin Eugene and Ethel A. (Windon) Cox. Gwyn served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era and was stationed in Okinawa, where he enjoyed being part of the High Dive Swim Team. He also boxed for the Army and had the opportunity to play guitar on stage with Merle Haggard.

Gwyn was known around Bel Air for playing Rock & Roll music with local bands like the Infa Reds. He was especially proud of playing lead guitar with such personalities as Conway Twitty, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Barbara Fairchild.

Throughout his life, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and prospecting for crystals and gems. For the past 26 years, Gwyn and his wife, Mary, have loved living in Cottonwood, AZ, with its sunshine, mountains, and beautiful sunsets. Gwyn loved feeding the javalina, desert foxes, quail, rabbits, raccoons, chipmunks, and skunks that visit their backyard every day. They spent many days prospecting in the wilderness areas of Arizona.

Gwyn will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a captivating storyteller, and he had a wonderful sense of humor. He could always be picked out in a crowd with his curly blonde hair and cowboy hat. He inspired the gift of travel, adventure, and exploration in his family.

Gwyn was most proud of his work doing high-rise engineering. His projects included the Pentagon and most of the high-rise buildings in Baltimore.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by

Two children

Nathan Cox and his wife, Tiffany

Alana Cox and her husband, Brandon Schafer

Five grandchildren

John

Reece

Devin

Dylan

Asa

One great granddaughter

Iris

Sister

Vicky Lynn Miller

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by

Two sons

Robert Gwyn Cox, III

Ravi Paul Wadley

Sister

Sharon Ford

A viewing will be held on Sunday, January 31 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Harkins Funeral Home, 600 Main St., Delta, PA where the funeral service will follow on Monday, February 1 at 1 p.m.

Pastor Michael L. Kenley of the Fellowship Chapel in Jarrettsville, MD will officiate.

Interment with military honors will be in Bel Air Memorial Gardens, Bel Air, MD.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or the Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL 33607