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James Cox Obituary
James E. Cox Sr., 88, of Fairview Heights, Ill., born on April 18, 1928 in Wellston, Mo., died on Thursday, February 23, 2017, at his residence.
James was an Untied States Army Veteran and served from April 1951 to April 1953 and spent most of that time fighting the Korean War. He worked at Southern Equipment Company for 431/2 years, retiring in January 1990. He also worked as a school crossing guard for the William Holliday School for 20 years. James was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 8677. He was the Chief Shop Steward for 3 terms for the Local 93 Sheet Metal Workers. James served on the Executive Board for 2 terms.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary G. Cox, nee Prather; his granddaughter, Julie Ann Cox Derion; his parents, Irvin J. and Margaret S. Cox, nee Morris; and his siblings, Irvin Cox, Robert Cox, William Cox, Richard Cox, Sally Murphy and Dorothy Dickie.
James is survived by his children, James E. (Moneta), Cox Jr., of O'Fallon, Ill., Joseph Cox of Fairview Heights, Ill., John (Jeannie) Cox of Fairview Heights, Ill. and Jeffrey Cox of Belleville, Ill.; his granddaughter, Jennifer (Tim) Dockins; his great-grandchildren, Taylor Dockins, Courtney Dockins, Cameron Derion, Autumn Cox and Aiden Derion; his sisters, Delores Pyatt and Betty Lou Clipper; and two sisters in law, Hilda Cox and Mary Ann Cox. James is also survived by his loving companion of the last years of his life, Betty J. Hayes; as well as Dean and Nancy Hayes; and adopted grandson, Nick Hayes.
He truly enjoyed life and the years he had here, along with the people he got to know and love.
Memorials may be made to the Fairview Heights food pantry. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.kasslyfuneral.com.
Visitation: Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, February 26, 2017 at Kassly Mortuary, Ltd, Fairview Heights, Ill.
Services: Funeral service be at 1 p.m. on Monday, February 27, 2017 at Kassly Mortuary, Ltd., Fairview Heights, Ill., with Rev. Charles Mister officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Belleville, Ill.
KASSLY MORTUARY, Ltd., Fairview Heights, Ill.
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Esther Keefe
February 28, 2017
I am so saddened to hear of Mr. Cox's death. He was a wonderful human being. He will be sadly missed at his cardiologist's office.
Sheryl Holton
February 26, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss of your father. They are our strength and rock all our lives. My prayers and love are with you all during this difficult time.
Scott Stewart
February 25, 2017
Sorry to hear of his passing. I had known Mr. Cox for years and had worked on his vehicles many times and he was always a friendly man to work with, and raised one of the best friends I have. He will be missed.
Att & Bud Drew
February 25, 2017
The Drew family wish to extend our sympathies to the Cox family.
Carol Wier
February 25, 2017
The Wier family would like to extend their deepest sympathies to the Cox and Hayes families. We met Jim through Dean, Nancy and Nick and we loved him the first time we met him. He was so fun to be around always joking and laughing. He loved our dogs and always brought them a treat. We will deeply miss Jim, but Heaven just received one of the BEST ANGELS!
Betty Jo Wiegers
February 24, 2017
My Deepest Sympathy to your Family
Terry Campo
February 24, 2017
Sorry for the loss of your Father. with deepest sympathies.
Terry Campo
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Mary Hahn-Halleran
February 23, 2017
Jim, I am very sorry about your Dad. Your family is in my prayers
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