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VIRDEN - Donald L. Cox, 69, of Virden died at 10:47 a.m. Sunday, April 22, 2007, at St. John's Hospital.
Donald was born Nov. 27, 1937, in Virden, the son of Ralph C. and Mary Ann Pendleton Cox.
Don graduated from Virden High School in 1955 and worked for Fiatallis in Springfield as a draftsman until retirement. Don was a U.S. Army veteran and a former member of the Oak Leaf Country Club in Girard.
He is survived by a twin sister, Donna M. Smith, and brothers, Robert M. (wife, Betty) Cox and James A. Cox, all of Virden, and George M. (wife, Nancy) Cox of Rogers, Ark. Several nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded by a brother, Chet Cox; and sister, Marvella Aneloski.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, 2007, at Calvert & Ferry Funeral Home in Virden, with funeral services at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2007, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Virden Cemetery. The Rev. Kit Belk will be officiating.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donald Cox
Geraldine Van Huss-Singer
April 27, 2007
My deepest sympathy to Donna and the Cox Family. I know Don will be sadly missed by his friends and family. Our prayers are with you.
A former class mate
Linda and family Guthrie
April 25, 2007
You all are in our prayers.God will be with you in this sad time.
Jerry O'Brien
April 25, 2007
Donnie was a good friend and neighbor. He was the kind of guy that if you ever needed anything or help he would be there.He was the first person our family would look up when we came back to Virden to visit.He will be missed badly.
Skip Minder
April 24, 2007
Don will be greatly missed. I recall all of the sporting events in which we competed with each other and the ones in later years when we were on the same teams. He was a great indivicual and I will always remember him as he was when we were young together.
Jim Robson
April 24, 2007
Don was the best friend a kid ever had at family reunions. He would play catch or anything until his arm fell off or until he got hungry. Which ever came first. Myself and my entire family give our most heartfelt sympathy
Matt Peregrin
April 24, 2007
I always enjoyed it when he would come into True Value. He will be missed.
Mike & Debbie Reynolds
April 24, 2007
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sonya Voyles
April 23, 2007
This was a complete shock to us when we heard the news. Don was a people-person and always said, "Hi, cousin!" when he saw any of us. His smile brought smiles.
Beth packer
April 23, 2007
Don's smiling face and good humor will be missed. He was a very nice man. god bless you all during htis time of sorrow.
Dave & Beth Packer
Virden, Il
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