Thomas L. Cox

Thomas L. Cox obituary

Thomas L. Cox

Thomas Cox Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Theis-Gorski Funeral Home and Cremation Service on Feb. 16, 2026.
Thomas L. Cox, age 93, passed away February 8, 2026. Oldest son of Carl and Iona Cox, beloved father of Deborah (Toby), Patricia (Doug), Melissa, and James (Gina), dear grandfather of Brett (deceased), Shannon (Vince), Amanda (John), and Natalie, dear great-grandfather of Madelynn, Jack, Scarlett and Saxon, older brother of Glen (deceased) and Carl Richard.

Owner/proprietor of Cox's Laundromat, Naperville, IL 1993-2010. Served honorably in the United States Marine Corps 1951-1953.

Thomas will be remembered for his one-liners, his love of sailing and for his quiet, solid devotion to his family.

Memorial services will be private.

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