David Mark Cox, 59, of Montana (formerly of Rockford) passed away Monday, December 20, 2018. David was born on December 3, 1959 in Rockford, the son of David and Gwen Cox. He was an automotive technician and loved racing and raced cars himself. He worked for Left Hander Chassis building race cars. David is survived by his mother Gwen Cunningham; brother Douglas R. Cox; special friend Susan Taylor; step-brother Thomas Cunningham and step-daughter Katie Landon; 5 nieces Ruthie Cox, Kayla Cunningham, Jenna Cunningham, Neva Cunningham and Bryanne Jossendal; 1 nephew Payton Renz; uncles Greg Roberts and Dale Cox; aunt Louise Cox; cousin Carrie Anne Cox; aunts and uncles Roger (Jackie) Fenelon, Frank (Merelyn) Young and Doug (Renee) Zwiger; several other cousins and nephews. His father David R. Cox preceded David in death.
The Nascar Poem:
Lord, as you take me with you to race and put a smile on my face,
I ask that you will be my guide, be in my car and be by my side.
Give me direction, lead me right, where the winds are calm and the sun is bright.
Let me drive your fastest car, and help me be your brightest star.
Victory lane is where I want to be, holding the checkered flag for all my friends to see.
My celebration of life begins, as my number 80 takes it's final win.
When I take my last lap and the day is done, I'm delighted with all my racing fun.
I'll pause a moment, just to say, Thanks to my guide, who showed me the way.
Memorial gathering to celebrate David's life will be 11:00 am Friday, March 22, 2019 at Advantage Funeral Home with visitation from 10:30 until service time at 11:00. Memorials are suggested to the family. Cremation rites have been accorded.
