Jerold Loyd Cox, Sr., 98, of Marissa, IL, born January 15, 1924, in Sorento, IL, passed away on Saturday October 22, 2022, at the Freeburg Care Center in Freeburg, IL. Mr. Cox was a retired welder and heavy equipment operator for Peabody Coal Company. He honorably served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corp during World War 2, serving at Bougainville and Guadalcanal in the Soloman Islands in the South Pacific. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Knights of Columbus in Sparta, IL and a life member of the USMC 1st Division Association. He had also been a previous member of the Belleville, IL Lewis & Clark Chapter of the National Society of Sons of the American Revolution.
Mr. Cox was preceded in death by his parents, brother, aunts, cousins and a granddaughter.
Jerold is survived by his wife, the former Gloria M. Frantz, whom he married on August 26, 1944, in Centerville Station, IL, his children – Jerold L. (Sandra) Cox, Jr. of New Athens, IL, Tracy W. (Deniece) Cox, of Sparta, IL, Kevin L. (Tarjius) Cox of Steeleville, IL, Eric (Diane) Cox of Hamburg, PA, Gloria (Charles) Bierman of Belleville, IL, Sue A (D.J.) Wilson of Woodlawn, IL, Sheryl C. Smith of Las Vegas, NV and Miriam L. (Antony) Peradotto of Olympia, WA, sixteen grandchildren and twenty-two great-grandchildren.
Memorials in Jerold’s honor may be made to the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, 909 N. Washington St. Alexandria, VA 22314 or at www.mcsf.org.
In keeping with Mr. Cox’ wishes, cremation is to take place with no formal visitation or services at this time.
Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, IL is in charge of arrangements.
I do not know Mr Cox but what an incredible man and amazing accomplishments in life. My deepest sympathy to Mrs Cox and all of his children, grandparents and friends. I am sure he left you with many wonderful memories to make you smile. Grateful for his military service. His contributions give our Nation a better quality of life. So grateful. Mary
ReplyRemember when we did a 1000 miles in 24hours. What a encouragement you were for Bob & I when our son was shot in the eye with a BB gun! May you an family show your trust in the Lord when he meets all of you and says well done you servants of God! R IN PEACE!
ReplyTo the family of Jerry,
I cannot begin to tell you how much I enjoyed sitting on his and Gloria’s back porch drinking coffee and listening to his stories, when I was visiting Marissa. He was a real card!! I laughed a lot with him. I will miss him and those experiences. Eternal Rest grant unto him, O LORD, and may Perpetual Light shine upon him. PEACE to the entire Cox family.
Thank you, Cathy. Dad enjoyed your visits so much. I always appreciated your willingness to visit with him on the porch. He loved holding court out there!
ReplyGloria you have my sympathy and your family.
ReplyMy wife, Mary and I are deeply saddened by Jerold’s passing. Please accept our deepest condolences. Jerold and I met after Jerold and I took a DNA test and we were matched. We are 2nd cousins. Our grandmothers were sisters. We met in person for the first time almost 8 years ago. Like Cathy, we too spent time on the back porch drinking coffee and listening to Jerold’s stories about the war, working as an iron worker and working in the coal mines. I spent many hours in Gloria’s office going through her genealogical research. Jerold, Gloria and all of the kids are now in my family tree.
ReplyMom and Dad enjoyed your visits so much. We were in town once when you were there, and it was such a highlight for them to see you.
ReplyMimi, Mary and I really enjoyed our visits with Gloria and Jerold. It was a pleasure having met you and Antony on that particular trip. I hope to see you at the memorial service whenever that will be.
ReplyTom, Jerry talked about that visit when you all met for the first time. That really meant a lot to him. His back porch faced my house.
ReplyCathy, you must be the lady who sent over the delicious meals that he raved about. I know he and Gloria appreciated your thoughtfulness.
ReplyDeepest sympathies to the Cox family. May your memories of Jerold comfort you in this difficult time.
ReplyDad so looked forward to your visits and of course the delicious food you brought. Glad you had time together. He earned his reward.
ReplyMy condolences to the Cox family & especially to Sue, Tracy & Jerry, my high school classmates. I had the pleasure of knowing your father while working at Peabody. He was always pleasant to the young summer help workers at Pit 6.
ReplyRest easy my Marine Brother. It was an honor knowing you. SEMPER FIDELIS
ReplyThank you for your kind words, Vaughn. He was truly one of a kind and we miss him. Knowing he is in loving hands is a comfort.
ReplyMy deepest sympathy to the Cox family!
ReplySorry to hear of Jerold’s passing. We sat in his yard to watch the parades and he would call sometimes just to talk. He and Gloria always liked to have a racoon or two to eat years ago when I did a lot of hunting. He would call and ask for Mr, Heyl never Charlie. We have missed seeing him passing by on his motorized chair too. Our sympathy to all of the Cox family
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Sorry to hear of Jerold’s passing. We sat in his yard to watch the parades and he would call sometimes just to talk. He and Gloria always liked to have a racoon or two to eat years ago when I did a lot of hunting. He would call and ask for Mr, Heyl never Charlie. We have missed seeing him passing by on his motorized chair too. Our sympathy to all of the Cox family
My deepest sympathy to the Cox family!
Rest easy my Marine Brother. It was an honor knowing you. SEMPER FIDELIS
Thank you for your kind words, Vaughn. He was truly one of a kind and we miss him. Knowing he is in loving hands is a comfort.
My condolences to the Cox family & especially to Sue, Tracy & Jerry, my high school classmates. I had the pleasure of knowing your father while working at Peabody. He was always pleasant to the young summer help workers at Pit 6.
Deepest sympathies to the Cox family. May your memories of Jerold comfort you in this difficult time.
Dad so looked forward to your visits and of course the delicious food you brought. Glad you had time together. He earned his reward.
My wife, Mary and I are deeply saddened by Jerold’s passing. Please accept our deepest condolences. Jerold and I met after Jerold and I took a DNA test and we were matched. We are 2nd cousins. Our grandmothers were sisters. We met in person for the first time almost 8 years ago. Like Cathy, we too spent time on the back porch drinking coffee and listening to Jerold’s stories about the war, working as an iron worker and working in the coal mines. I spent many hours in Gloria’s office going through her genealogical research. Jerold, Gloria and all of the kids are now in my family tree.
Tom, Jerry talked about that visit when you all met for the first time. That really meant a lot to him. His back porch faced my house.
Cathy, you must be the lady who sent over the delicious meals that he raved about. I know he and Gloria appreciated your thoughtfulness.
Mom and Dad enjoyed your visits so much. We were in town once when you were there, and it was such a highlight for them to see you.
Mimi, Mary and I really enjoyed our visits with Gloria and Jerold. It was a pleasure having met you and Antony on that particular trip. I hope to see you at the memorial service whenever that will be.
Gloria you have my sympathy and your family.
To the family of Jerry,
I cannot begin to tell you how much I enjoyed sitting on his and Gloria’s back porch drinking coffee and listening to his stories, when I was visiting Marissa. He was a real card!! I laughed a lot with him. I will miss him and those experiences. Eternal Rest grant unto him, O LORD, and may Perpetual Light shine upon him. PEACE to the entire Cox family.
Thank you, Cathy. Dad enjoyed your visits so much. I always appreciated your willingness to visit with him on the porch. He loved holding court out there!
I do not know Mr Cox but what an incredible man and amazing accomplishments in life. My deepest sympathy to Mrs Cox and all of his children, grandparents and friends. I am sure he left you with many wonderful memories to make you smile. Grateful for his military service. His contributions give our Nation a better quality of life. So grateful. Mary
Remember when we did a 1000 miles in 24hours. What a encouragement you were for Bob & I when our son was shot in the eye with a BB gun! May you an family show your trust in the Lord when he meets all of you and says well done you servants of God! R IN PEACE!