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Darrell Cox Obituary
MODESTO - Darrell Ray Cox, 75, of Modesto died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, at Carlinville Rehabilitation Center.
He was born Oct. 12, 1932, in Palmyra, the son of Phillip Ray and Wilma Powars Cox. He married Marilyn Turner on Feb. 8, 1951; she survives.
He also is survived by a son, Danny (wife, Lisa) Cox of Palmyra; two daughters, Tammy (husband, Ben) Alsene of Bloomington and Amy (husband, Mark) Poremba of Iowa City, Iowa; and eight grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Marian Riffey.
Mr. Cox farmed all his life in the Palmyra area. He was a member of the Lions Club, a former member of Northwestern School Board and assisted in the forming of the Northwestern Rescue Squad. He belonged to Palmyra Methodist Church, serving as lay leader. He served in the U.S. Army during Korea. Darrell loved to travel and visiting with friends.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008, at Stults-Neece Funeral Home in Palmyra, with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008, at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to Palmyra Methodist Church or Northwestern Rescue Squad. Condolences may be left online at www.airsman-hires.com.
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Maury & Mindy Barry
February 21, 2008
Tammy, Lauren, Jason and Ben - we are so sorry to hear of your father and grandfather's passing. You are all in our thoughts.
Clyde McCaherty
February 21, 2008
I am very sorry I couldn't attend at the time of loss. Your family has always been the very best friends and I have always admired you all, I am sending my deepest heartfelt condolences. I will never forget how gracious you have always been in our time of need. May God Bless you eveyday
Carl and Brenda Anderson
February 21, 2008
Marilyn,
Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Rocky & Kelly Turner
February 20, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Shannon Damm
February 19, 2008
Darrell is a wonderful man, and will be greatly missed. You are in our thoughts are prayers. Please take care of yourself. Your love for him, showed in so many ways everyday.
Paul Sullivan
February 19, 2008
Marilyn: Barby & I express our deepest sympathy to you, Marilyn.
We will always remember your dedication to Darrell during the last four years. It was unbelievable.
Darrell & I were only one year apart. He was always my favorite cousin.
TAKE CARE!!!
Paul & Barby
Boni & Dave Schoenbacher
February 19, 2008
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
shelba Henry-Palmer
February 19, 2008
Amy and family, I am very sorry for your loss. I remember him as a very kind man. My prayers are with you. Shelba Henry Palmer
Betty Peeler
February 19, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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