Marshall D. Cox

Marshall Dean Cox, 90, of Rossville, IL passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022 at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville, IL. He was born on June 24, 1932, the son of John and Rhoda Cox in Rossville, IL.

Marshall is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Joyce Cox; their daughter, Cheryl Lynn Cox; son, Floyd Cox; one grandson, one great grandson, and one great granddaughter; as well as three sisters and eight brothers.

Marshall is survived by his son, Marshall Cox Jr.; six grandsons; one adopted granddaughter, twenty great grandchildren; and eight great great grandchildren.

Marshall and Joyce started their lives by building their homestead by hand. They took up riding horses and went on many trail rides. They loved camping and spent many years on the campground, riding around in their golf cart. They also enjoyed going on motorcycle rides. Marshall and Joyce took many missionary trips to Africa and several other countries, but Africa was his favorite. Later in life, Marshall became a golfer and could be at Harrison Park every day. He enjoyed hacking golf balls after playing a round of golf. He was a great wood worker; he made golf tee games and gave them to friends and family. He took pride in making sure the mayor and presidents had them as well. Marshall eventually found his true love, skydiving. He absolutely loved it and wanted to jump one more time after the doctor told him no. Marshall truly enjoyed his friends and family and would do anything possible to help them. He was a member of First Nazarene Church, he loved his church family and never missed services if he could help it.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville, Illinois, 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Illinois 61834. Officiating will be Pastor Dave Anderson. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Visitation will be held just prior to the service from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.

Please join Marshalls family in sharing memories, photos, and videos on his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.

Services Visitation Tuesday September 6, 2022 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Il 61834 Funeral Service Tuesday September 6, 2022 11:00 AM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Il 61834