Fred C. Cox, Jr.

Fred C. Cox, Jr, 66, of New Harmony, IN, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2022, at his home with his loving wife Jeannette by his side.

He was born July 19, 1955, to Fred C. and Wilma (Thompson) Cox in Carmi, IL. Fred married Jeannette Diggs on November 30, 1974, at Northside Baptist Church, Grayville, IL

He was a hard worker and worked more than 35 years drilling in the oil fields. Fred loved his family.  He had a love of animals especially his fur baby, Tater. He enjoyed watching westerns on TV.

Fred is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Wilma Cox; sister, Doris Collins; brother, Thomas Cox; brother-in-law, William Collins, Sr.; and niece, Amy Yates

He is survived by his wife, Jeannette Cox, New Harmony, IN; children, Terry (Kimberly) Cox, Grayville, IL, Elizabeth Elliott, St. Petersburg, FL; siblings, John Cox, Wanda Richardson, Joyce Thomas; brother-in-law, Quinton Diggs; sister-in-law, Dr. Ann Bode; grandchildren, Tidus Cox, Katlyn Berberich, Quenton Boyd, Zackary Elliott, Kaitlynn Elliott (fiancé Brenden Taylor); great-grandchild, Myles McGee; special friend, Mary Partin; fur baby, Tater.

Visitation: Thursday, May 5, 2022, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home, Albion, IL

Funeral: Thursday, May 5, 2022, 1:00 p.m., Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home, Albion, IL

Interment: Oak Grove Cemetery, Grayville, IL

Ingram Meridith Funeral Home, Albion, IL