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Kenneth Cox Obituary
Kenneth Ray Cox, 90, of Saint Charles ,Illinois passed June 3rd, 2024 at the Pearl of Saint Charles.
Survived by wife Susan of 41 years. Brother Jerry (Gayle)Neumann of Dresden Tn. Children Jeff (Teresa) Whelpley, Candace(Bob)Hart, Mike (Lisa) Whelpley. Grandchildren, Anthony (Dawn)Mannarino, Elaena Whelpley,Gianna Whelpley,Logan Whelpley, Reagan Hart,Devin Hood,Carson Hood,Krystal Hatfield. Great grandchildren,Jetta,Julietta,Sophia,Aubrey,Hunter,Sawyer.
Many extended family, nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death, daughter Tammy Cox Mannarino, son Scott Cox, parents Leroy Moore Cox and Clara Powers Cox, Neumann, Schmidt.
Ken's greatest joy was sharing with his grandchildren memories of time in military, helping his grandparents late Robert and Delcie Powers of Henry County, TN on their farm during summer breaks and many other life experiences.
He retired from Quaker Oats Company after 37 years of service. His grandchildren always recognized the Quaker Man logo as "grandpa".
Ken was a US Army Veteran, member of Smith-Johnson VFW Post 5742,Cotter Arkansas, Life member Wilmette Masonic Lodge 931, Wilmette,IL.
Ken enjoyed thourghbred horse racing, fishing, roller skating, dancing to 50/60,s music, many cruises to Caribbean and walking his favorite buddies Sandy and Sammy.
Many thanks to Arden Courts Memory Care of Geneva,The Pearl of Saint Charles and Saint Croix Hospice for their loving care and compassionate support.
Body will be cremated and memorial service to be held by extended family at a later date.
Donations can be made in Ken's memory to the Altzhiemers Association.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Aaron Howell
July 1, 2024
I remember laughing and smiling every time I was around him. I don´t remember much of the specifics, but I remember the feelings of joy and love he brought with his presence. Truly a gift of a man. I´ll miss him deeply.
FRANK SANTELLA
June 21, 2024
SINCE 1979 KEN WAS A VERY CLOSE FRIEND TO US AND OUR FAMILY. OVER THE YEARS, WE HAD MANY ENJOYABLE TIMES TOGETHER THAT WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.KEN ENJOYED LIFE AND THE FUN TIMES WE SHARED.HE WILL BE MISSED AND WILL BE FOREVER IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.REST IN PEACE DEAR FRIEND.FRANK & BETTY
Dianna & Jr Perrine
June 16, 2024
He was always happy to see you and he always had a smile for you.
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Kenny Ray Perrine
June 14, 2024
He always let me know that he was the "original" Kenny Ray. I remember him as the patriarch of a really sweet family.
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