George B. Cox

George B. Cox of Oakwood, IL died March 24, 2023. He was 92. George was born in Oakwood, IL to Ross and Genevieve (Chaffee) Cox. George graduated from Oakwood Township High School in 1948. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.

He married Bonnie Balbach April 4, 1953. She survives. He is also survived by 1 brother, Joe Cox of Greensboro, NC. He has 3 sons, Carl Cox of Atlanta, IL, Ned (Susan) Cox of Daejeon, S. Korea, and Dan Cox of Atlanta, GA, and 1 daughter Lu Ann Cox of Marana, AZ. He is also survived by grandchildren Chad (Adrian) Cox of Georgetown, Amanda (Tom) Bjorklund of Richmond, TX, and Crystal Cox of Brooklyn, NY and 4 great grandchildren. He also has many special nieces and nephews that will miss him greatly.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother John Cox, and sister Mary Dukes.

George retired from General Motors in 1995 after 34 years, the last of those 29 years he worked as a millwright. He enjoyed gardening in his spare time and spending time with friends and family. He was also a faithful member of Second Church of Christ for over 47 years.

A visitation will be held for George on Friday, March 31, 2023 from 10:00 am until 11:00am at Second Church of Christ, located at 3350 E Voorhees St, in Danville, IL 61834. A funeral service will follow at the church at 11:00 am on Friday. Pastor Dr. Dale DeNeal will be officiating. George will be laid to rest at Oakwood Cemetery following the services. Memorial contributions can be made in his honor to Second Church of Christ. Please share fond memories and condolences with Georges family on his Tribute Wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com