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Arthur Cox Obituary
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GRANITE CITY — Arthur E. "Gene" Cox, 90, died at his home Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. Gene was born on Jan. 26, 1927, in Granite City. Private services will be held on Monday, Jan. 15, 2018. He will be laid to rest at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis with full military honors.. Memorial contributions can be made to Granite City Sports Hall of Fame. Irwin Chapel of Granite City is in charge of arrangements. www.irwinchapel.com.
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February 10, 2018
My condolences to the family. Continue to rely on God and know that he hears prayers, Isaiah 59:1.
Gary and Judy Rice
January 16, 2018
We send our sympathy to the family and Friends
Gary and GeneI ushered together at the Notre Dame football games for over 25 years
We have many wonderful memories with Gene and Laurel
We visited with Gene every other year on our way home from Florida
We last spoke with Gene New Year's eve something we did every year
Mary Francis
January 13, 2018
Condolences! Such wonderful memories of Laura and Gene....former neighbors in Hazelwood!
January 12, 2018
I am sorry for your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain you during this difficult time. (Isaiah 61:1,2)
VO
January 12, 2018
So sorry for your loss. I am wondering if "Gene" worked for the railroad years ago. My father worked for Terminal RR and City RR and had a friend named Gene Cox who I remember well. My father would have turned 90 in January.
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