Ronnie Dale Cox's Obituary
Ronnie Dale Cox, age 72, of Casey, IL passed away at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at Casey Health Care Center, Casey, IL. He was born December 9, 1946 in rural Clark County, IL, the son of Guy Cox and Barbara Louise Graham Cox. Survivors include his siblings, Jerry Lee Cox of Yale, IL; Sharon Kay Sanders (Buck) of Yale, IL and Deanna Lynn Kelly (Gene) of Casey, IL; five nephews, six nieces and numerous great and great great nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Kenneth Allen Cox. Ronnie was a 1968 graduate of Casey High School. He remained at home and helped family and friends until August 2012. He then moved to a group home in Charleston, IL. While there he worked at CCAR Industries doing recycling. He took pride in the fact that he had a job and earned money like everyone else. He remained there until entering the nursing home. Ronnie enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, walking, music, drawing and puzzles. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 28, 2018 with Mr. Lowell Kibler officiating at Markwell Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Hazel Dell South Cemetery, Hazel Dell, IL. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. prior to the service at Markwell Funeral Home, 200 N. Central Ave., Casey, IL.Memorials donations may be made to Dementia Society of America, PO Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901. www.dementiasociety.orgTo view the full obituary, send condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Friday, December 28, 2018 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N. Central Ave. Casey, Illinois 62420 Funeral Service Friday, December 28, 2018 11:00 AM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N. Central Ave. Casey, Illinois 62420
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