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BRIAN COX
BRIGHTON — Brian Michael Cox, 46, died unexpectedly at 10:49 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, 2019 in the emergency room at St. Anthony's Hospital in Alton after suffering a massive heart attack.
He was born in Jerseyville on Feb. 21, 1973, and was the son of Ed and Judi (Ringhausen) Poppe of Jerseyville and Michael Cox of Alton.
Brian graduated in 1991 from Jersey Community High School, and earned his Associates Degree from Lewis & Clark Community College in Godfrey.
For the past 12 years, he has been employed with Parallon-St. Louis Specialty Service in Earth City, Missouri, and had risen to the ranks of Collection Manager.
Brian will be best remembered as a truly loving and devoted husband and father, and loyal friend. Once you became a friend, you were his family. Happiness to Brian was found within his family, and he found joy in watching his two children excel in the various talents, as well as watching the St. Louis Cardinals any chance he could.
Brian was talented musician himself, and was a drummer for several area bands throughout the years, where he obtained many treasured friendships.
He married the former Rae Robinson on Sept. 18, 2000 in Las Vegas, Nevada, and although way too short of time, they were blessed with 18 years and two children.
Surviving in addition to his parents, are his wife, Rae Robinson of Brighton; his two children, Madison Elizabeth Cox and Damon Matthew Cox both at home; his brothers and sisters and their spouses, Tracy and Jim Cooley of Virden, Alex and Samantha Poppe and Jamie and Matt Kallal all of Jerseyville; along with several nieces and nephews.
He is also survived by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Merlin "Butch" and Dorothy Robinson of Dow; and his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Danny Robinson of Petersburg, Steve and Laura Robinson of Wood River, Stacey and Monty Manning of Fieldon, and Scott and Shelly Robinson of Brighton.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville.
Visitation will continue on Thursday from 10 a.m., until time of services at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Jerseyville. Rev. Brent Meyer will officiate.
He will be laid to rest in the Grimes-Neeley Cemetery in Jerseyville.
Memorials may be given to his children in care of Crawford Funeral Home.
Memories may be shared at www.crawfordfunerals.com.
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Crystal Twine
February 17, 2021
A good person gone too soon. You are missed RIP Brian
LATRICE BURGESS
February 17, 2020
Still can't believe you are not with us. You are very much missed. RIH
Mariah Quintanilla
March 22, 2019
RIP Brian
Brittney Clark
March 1, 2019
This is so tragic. Brian was definitely the BEST manager ever! My condolences to his family and his bjc team♥♥ So unbelievable
Mariah Quintanilla
March 1, 2019
Brian was so kind hearted. He was the perfect example of a great leader. May heaven accept you, angels protect you, and troubles be no more.
To the family, I am sorry for such a great loss, although a Guardian Angel was gained. May his flawless spirit always be a guidance to the children and comfort to his wife.
Crystal Twine
February 27, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful person. You were the best supervisor ever and made the BJC team a forever family. You will truly be missed. Praying for your family and friends.
Shantel Jones
February 26, 2019
Our BJC (Parallon) family will near be the same. Brian has impacted so many as a manager and friend. Wishing the family peace and comfort.
Latrice Burgess
February 26, 2019
Brian was an amazing manager, very understanding and caring. He was always so positive and friendly with everyone. He will truly be missed. My prayers are with his family. May God bless you all as you go through this transition.
Rassie Brown
February 26, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
DeeAnn Student
February 25, 2019
Brian was an amazing human being, I worked with him for 7 years and will never forget him and am blessed to have known him. He will be missed.
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