Philip James "Phil" Cox Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Philip James “Phil” Cox, 59, of Wellington, IL, passed away at 11:31 P.M. Thursday May 26, 2016 in Greenfield, IN. He was born December 3, 1956 in Watseka, IL, the son of Arlo Deane and Marilyn Kay (Hushaw) Cox. He is survived by his mother, Kay Cox of Hoopeston, IL; one daughter, Christianne (David) Duarte of California; three sons, Michael Cox of Hoopeston, IL, Stephen (Shannon) Cox of Beaumont, CA and Kyle (Jessica) Cox of Monticello, IN; two brothers, Deane (Denise) Cox of Grand Terrace, CA and Brian (Leslie) Cox of Riverside, CA; 9 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Arlo Cox; his paternal and maternal grandparents and one daughter-in-law, Wendy Cox. Phil was a self-employed truck driver for Guardian Relocation of Indianapolis and also owned and operated Phil’s Uptown Saloon in Hoopeston. He had previously served as a volunteer fireman in High Grove, CA. He loved collecting Harley’s and attending Bike Weeks. Phil enjoyed racing dirt track cars with his son and family and also enjoyed going to Swap Meets and collecting guns. Cremation rites will be accorded and a visitation will be held 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Thursday June 2, 2016 at Anderson Funeral Home 427 E Main St. Hoopeston, IL. A memorial service will follow the visitation and will begin at 1:00 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home, with Pastor Gary Milton officiating. Burial will follow at Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston. Memorials may be made to the family of Phil Cox.

Philip James "Phil" Cox

December 3, 1956 - May 26, 2016