Gerald "Jerry" Cox, age 71, of Powell, OH, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.  Born January 1, 1947 in Columbus, OH to the late Donald Joseph and Estella Cox.  Graduate of Bishop Watterson High School.  He proudly served two tours for the Air Force K9 Corps in the Vietnam War, before graduating from Franklin University with a Bachelor's Degree in Finance.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by wife Constance Cox.  Survived by children, Patty (Duke) Hatcher and Gerald "Jerry" (Katie) Cox Jr.; grandchildren, Riley, Ryan and Rachel Hatcher and Coen and Kylie Cox; sisters, Donna Allen and Judy (Pat) Donley; several nieces and nephews, numerous other family members and many friends.  Friends may call Wednesday, January 10, 2018 from 5-7 p.m. with military honors at 6:45 p.m. at the O.R. WOODYARD CO. NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 2990 Bethel Rd. in Columbus, OH 43220.  In lieu of flowers, family encourages memorial contributions be made in Jerry's honor at www.k9sforwarriors.org