He was born in Springfield, April 25, 1936, the son of Harold L. and Alma E. (Nickelson) Cox. He is survived by his wife, Linda L. (Moffitt) Cox whom he married in Curran, IL April 9, 1955.
Skip is also survived by his four children: Glenn H. “Skip” (wife Lynn) Cox II of Haddam, CT, Deborah (husband Ed) Scobell of Jacksonville, IL, Rene (husband Dug) Shelton of Springfield, and Pastor Jerry (wife Tobi) Cox of Alvarado, TX. There are nine grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and a great great granddaughter, as well as extended family and a host of friends. Skip was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Jane Lynn Cox and Patricia Sperry.
Skip proudly served in the United States Navy retiring after 20 years of service. After his retirement, he was well known for his expertise in television repair. He also worked at Montgomery Ward, Schneider Transportation, the State of Illinois, and as a bus driver for the New Berlin School District. As an active member of the Loami United Methodist Church, Skip served in several positions including church treasurer.
After retiring from active duty, Skip continued his patriotic service through memberships in the VFW Northender’s Post 10302, Sub Vets at Barbell Base in Arizona and the Fleet Reserve at large in Janesville, WI. Skip and Linda enjoyed winters in Sun Vista, AZ. Skip was an avid Indianapolis Colts fan, enjoyed playing and watching golf, and working on old vehicles. Skip will be remembered as a kind and loving man.
The Cox family will greet friends at Bisch Funeral Home West 2931 S. Koke Mill Rd. Springfield, Monday, January 13, 2020 from 9:00 am until the time of a funeral service at 10:30 am. His son, Pastor Jerry Cox will officiate. Burial will follow in Camp Butler National Cemetery where military honors will be provided by the United States Navy and the Inter-Veteran’s Burial Detail of Sangamon County.
Those who wish may direct memorial contributions to the Wounded Warrior Project 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300 Jacksonville, FL 32256 or the Loami United Methodist Church 112 Coley St; Loami, Illinois 62661.
Tributes and condolences may be left online for the family at the Life Remembered Story at www.bischfuneralhomewest.com.
Arrangements are in the care of Bisch Funeral Home West 217-544-5424
