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Gary Cox

Alton |

Gary W. Cox, age 58, of Alton, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2016 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.

He was born November 2, 1957, in Trenton MI, the son of Medford and Beatrice (Thompson) Cox.

He married Claudia M. Cox, in Alton, IL, on October 20, 1975, she survives.

Gary was a member of Faith Fellowship in Alton, IL, he enjoyed playing pool, camping, fishing, working and keeping busy but his greatest joy was spending time with his family.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children; Dorsalie Copenhaver of Wood River, Gary Cox of Alton, Nancy and her spouse Jr Sherwood of East Alton and Andy Lee and his spouse Jacenda Cox of Alton, one sister; Joyce and her spouse Lynn Sherwood of Wood River, three brothers; James and his spouse Wendy Hudson of Lakeland, FL, Jerry Cox of Alton, and David Cox of Alton, nineteen grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren, three special friends Rick Barnett, John Nichols and Smitty, and many nieces and nephews. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Rosalie Davis and a son, Clifford Scott Cox.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 pm, Saturday, August 20, 2016 at the Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral in Alton.

Memorials may be directed to the Funeral Home to help the family with expenses.

Online condolences and guest book may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com


Obit Provided By:
Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home

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