Francis H. "Herb" Cox Sr.

 
Francis H."Herb" Cox Sr., 80, of Lakeland, FL, formerly of Belleville, IL born Sunday, February 16, 1930, in St. Louis, MO, died Monday, September 6, 2010 at his residence.

Mr. Cox Sr. worked in the Maintenance Department for Union Electric. He was a member 7th Day Advent in Florida and St. Clair Lodge #24 AF & AM. of Belleville, IL.

He was preceded in death by his:

• Wife: Helen L. Cox
• Parents: Asa T. and Mary E. nee Harris, Cox
• Brother: Dr. Marvin L. Cox
• Sisters
  • Alvera Clark
  • Vivian Bonino

Surviving are his:

• Children
  • Francis H Cox, Jr of Portsmouth, VA
  • Patricia (Chuck) Newman of St. Charles, MO
  • Marvin (Bonnie) Cox of Prosper, TX
• Fiancee: Mary Simmons of Lakeland, FL
• 5 Grandchildren
• 2 Great Grandchildren

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Donors Choice.

Visitation: Friends may call from 11-1 pm, Monday, September 13, 2010 at the Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.

Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Monday, September 13, 2010 at Kurrus Funeral Home, with Pastor Marvin Cox officiating. Interment will follow at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL.

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