Name: Visitation for Gary Lee Cox
Start: 2023-09-02T15:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-09-02T16:00:00.000Z
Location: Harre Funeral Home - McLeansboro

Gary Lee Cox
Born: April 22, 1947
Died: August 26, 2023
Gary L. Cox, age 76, of Townsend, TN, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023.
Gary was born on April 22, 1947, in Ottawa, IL, only child to Elizabeth K (Pomatto) and Luther H Cox. Gary grew up in the small Illinois town of Marseilles and was very active in baseball, basketball, and track and field. He was salutatorian of his graduating class at Marseilles High School in 1965. He married Sharon Tedford on December 27, 1966, when they were sophomores at Harding University. He went on to graduate from Illinois State University with a bachelor's degree in biology, and obtained a master's degree in finance. Gary was in the United States Army National Guard for 15 years, retiring as a company commander and captain. He ran his own financial planning business in Portland, ME, for over 20 years, retiring to Tennessee with Sharon in 2009. Gary and Sharon were avid travelers, and visited most European countries and much of Canada and the US. He loved to hunt, study history, and watch sports especially the Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears, and the New York Yankees. Gary was a member of the Maryville Church of Christ in Maryville, TN.
Gary is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sharon, daughter, Kimberly (Ralph) Brown of Elkland, PA; three grandchildren: Morgan (Ryan) Bahney of Athens, AL, Cody (Shannon) Brown of Luther, OK, and Mitchell (Jennifer) Brown of Elkland, PA; two great-grandchildren, Graison Bahney and Thistle Brown.
There will be a visitation at 10am, and funeral at 11am, on Saturday, Sep 2 at Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro, IL. There will also be a memorial service on Saturday, Sep 9, at 2pm at Maryville Church of Christ in Maryville, TN. In lieu of flowers, the family is directing donations to be made to World English Institute, c/o Maryville Church of Christ, PO Box 5293, Maryville, TN 37802.

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Published by My Web Times on Aug. 30, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Gary Cox

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ADAM TARR

February 26, 2025

I had the priviledge of getting to know the Cox Family back in the 80's when I went to school with Kim, who became a very close friend and helped me in many ways, as well as Gary and Sharon. The course of my life changed for the better as a result of meeting the Cox family and all that they did for me. If it were not for them my life would have been drastically different. It would take me a long time to explain why. I cannot thank them enough, and am eternally grateful for them.

I am just finding out about Gary's passing as for some reason the Cox's came to my mind and I thought I'd look them up. Lost touch with them after they left Maine and from time to time have wondered how they all were. The reason I am in Maine is because of the Cox's, this where I met Michele, and where we started our own family, which wouldn't have happened with the Cox family.

I have great memories of them all. Some hilarious ones of Gary who was quite a man and a great father to Kim. He was a great father figure period, and his example helped to guide me in learning how to be a good father to my children and a good husband to my wife.

As imperfect as I am, I regret losing touch with them as they meant so much to me and were so good to me. I hope to one day touch base with them again. I left my email, feel free to contact me. I hope and pray you are all well.

Love, very much!

Adam Tarr

susan

September 5, 2023

Sharon, my dear friend, I am so sad to hear the Gary has passed. You tow had such a wonderful life together and with your very close family. I know you are surrounded with family and friends and I hope that this will comfort you. I am keeping you and Kim and Ralph and the children in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong. I will be in touch with you soon.'Love, Susan 503 702 5148

Alice & Wayne Newland, Falmouth, Maine

September 5, 2023

Sharon & Family, So sorry to hear of Gary's passing. May God grant you His grace and peace.

Jim Gibson

August 31, 2023

Sharon, so sorry for your loss. I grew up with gary, as he was my my neighbor. We were always playing with the other kids in the "hood". Going to washington school for some basketball and baseball or any other thng we could find to do. He will be missed by many. Again, so sorry for your loss. Jim Gibson

Colleen McBride

August 31, 2023

Sharon, I was so sorry to hear about Gary. My condolences to you, Kim and the family!
Colleen McBride

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