Dick D. Cox's obituary , Passed away on August 26, 2025 in Belleville, Illinois

Dick D. Cox

August 17, 1930 - August 26, 2025 (95 years old)

Belleville, Illinois

Dick D. Cox's obituary , Passed away on August 26, 2025 in Belleville, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Schildknecht Funeral Home

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Dick D. Cox

August 17, 1930 - August 26, 2025 (95 years old)

Belleville, Illinois

Dick D. Cox Obituary

We are sad to announce that on August 26, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Dick D. Cox of Belleville, Illinois, born in Keytesville, Missouri. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Thomas Jefferson and Byda Lee Cox; and his siblings, Tommy Eugene Cox, Ernest Lee Cox, John Franklin Cox, Ilean Ehrhardt, Eleanor Calvert, Margaret Maxine Cox, Zoe Anne Cox and Joe Ann Cox.

He is survived by: his wife Shirley Mae Cox of Belleville, IL; his children, Sue DeMond (Tom) of O'Fallon, IL, DeWayne Cox of Belleville, IL and Keith Cox (Kim) of Carbondale, IL; and his sisters, Peggy Lou Domerese and Patty Josephine Reese. He is also survived by nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made in Dick's honor to the O'Fallon Food Pantry; https://ofallonfoodpantry.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Schildknecht Funeral Home



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301 S Lincoln Ave, O'Fallon, IL 62269

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301 S Lincoln Ave, O'Fallon, IL 62269

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