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James Cox Obituary

Cox, James Christopher Jim left us too early at age 42 on July 16, 2013. He leaves behind his loving wife and best friend Katrina (Bell) Cox and two beautiful children, Griffen and Lindsay Cox. He is survived by his father James Clyde Cox and his mother Betty (Don Leathers) Cox-Leathers. Also survived by his father and mother-in-law, Darryl and Nancy (Stefani) Bell. Brother-in-law to Karen (Polo Bello), Jessica (Ben Crichton) Bell and Jennifer (Michael) Aiken. Special uncle to Minnie Crichton-Bell. Further survived by aunts, uncles, other relatives, friends and neighbors. Jim loved to coach and mentor his children and their friends in soccer and other activities. One could always find Jim at home working on special projects or when away, on the golf course or at one of many favorite lakes fishing for bass. Family will greet friends on Friday, July 19, from 3:00-7:30 PM at the Feerick Funeral Home. Service will follow at 7:30PM. Private interment. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Cox Children College Fund payable to Katrina Cox.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jul. 18, 2013.

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Jill Baker (Maug)

July 26, 2013

Katrina, I am so sad to hear this news.I am praying for you and your family.
"I have told you this so that you might have peace in me. In the world you will have trouble, but take courage, I have conquered the world.” John 16:33

Tricia Larscheid

July 26, 2013

Katrina, I'm so sad to hear this and my heart goes out to you and your families! Jim was such a good person. I wish you strength at this time and you are all in my prayers!

July 23, 2013

Offering sincere condolences. May it comfort you to know that God cares for you and invites you to look to Him for comfort. 1 Peter 5:6,7

July 22, 2013

Katrina and family. So sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers. Roger Panella and family.

Jennifer (Trudgeon) San Fillippo

July 21, 2013

Katrina -

I was so sorry to hear about your terrible loss. I will keep you and your children in my prayers....

Matthew Meixner

July 21, 2013

Katrina, whatever your beliefs in God or spirit, Jim will rest. Please find in your heart a place where God or any power will raise a positive and lift your family to peace. Grieving is so hard but necessary but embrace your surroundings. You are both dear friends and my heart is heavy.

Kevin and Linda Hanson

July 19, 2013

Katrina, please accept our family's deepest condolences. Kevin and I have been praying with Abby, William, and Liz every night for you, Lindsay, and Griffen to be comforted. Jim and your family were always such great neighbors to us. You are in our hearts and prayers constantly.

Tony & Cher Driessen

July 19, 2013

Dear Katrina and her children, Nancy and Darryl and their children and family members,
We are sending you all of our love and lots of hugs during this very difficult and unimaginable time in your lives. May Jim rest in peace forever.

Katy Aiken

July 19, 2013

Katrina & Family,

I am so sorry for your tragic loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family during this most difficult and sad time.

Love,
Katy

July 19, 2013

LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH. Dave, Lisamarie, Jack, Cal and Lily

Martha (Ehlinger) Milanowski

July 19, 2013

Katrina,
I am deeply saddended to learn of your loss of Jim. Please know that you, your children and family are in my thoughts and prayers. And may the prayers and support of your family, friends and community sustain you in the days ahead.
Martha Milanowski (childhood friend and neighbor of Jim's)

Julie RIedl

July 19, 2013

Sending all of you positive thoughts and prayers.

Mindy DeHate

July 19, 2013

Katrina , Griffen and Lindsay, we send love, prayer and strength . Embedded in our hearts is the kindness that Jim spread to everyone he met.

Ann (Sorensen) Ross

July 18, 2013

Katrina and family, I am so sorry to hear about Jim. You are all in my thoughts and I am sending all my love.

Mike Brown

July 18, 2013

Dear Katrina, I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Please know that you and Lindsay and Griffen are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sunny and Sandy Williams

July 18, 2013

Dear Katrina,
The whole Williams family mourns this tragedy, and the terrible loss of your husband and the children's father.
We send our thoughts and love to all of you--We know Jim will be so deeply and indescribably missed. Love, Sunny and Sandy Williams

July 18, 2013

Katrina and family,
My sympathy and thoughts are with you at this time. Marion Doering

Rose O'Leary (Palmer)

July 18, 2013

Dear Katrina, Lindsay and Griffen, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May your friends and family provide the comfort and strength.

Inga Rozite-Escalera

July 18, 2013

My childhood friend, rest in peace.

John and Faith Zizzo

July 18, 2013

You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

The Alliston Family

July 18, 2013

Dear Katrina and all our Wisconsin Cousins,
We are all so saddened by the loss of Jim. We send our heart felt sympathy and love.

Mike & Margaret Kahn

July 18, 2013

Katrina, we are so sorry to hear the passing of Jim. Our prayers are with you and your family at this needed time.

Carol Fry (Hartung)

July 18, 2013

Jim, Betty and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Carol Fry (Hartung)

July 18, 2013

I am so very sorry for your loss. I will always remember Jeff and Jennifer's friend.

Mike Van de Kamp

July 18, 2013

Jim, we are so very sorry about the loss of your son. Please accept our condolences and our prayers.

July 18, 2013

Jim and Betty, Please accept our deepest sympathies, we are keeping you and your entire families in our prayers, God Bless you,
Doug and Jeanne Stephany (Marion's sister)

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