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Carl Wayne Cox

veteranAug 2nd, 1932 - Sep 19th, 2018

Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 22, 2018, at Hoosier Prairie Baptist Church

Visitation: 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Friday, September 21, 2018 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home and 10:00 a.m. until time of service at the church on Saturday 

Interment: Hoosier Prairie Cemetery

 

   Carl Wayne Cox, age 86, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Wednesday morning, September 19, 2018, at Terre Haute Regional Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana.

   He was born August 2, 1932 in Clay County, Illinois to Chlorus E. and Anna Margaret (Rinehart) Cox, the third born son of seven boys.  He married Marilyn Hostettler on December 10, 1954 at Hoosier Prairie Baptist Church with Arthur Warren Phillips officiating and Dannie Cox and Joyce Hostettler as witnesses.  They have celebrated 63 wedding anniversaries together.     

   Carl served in the US Army in Korea from 1952-1954.  He worked at Hayes & Smith John Deere Implements and later owned Agri-Mart John Deere with his brothers Charles and Larry.  He spent many hours farming.  He was a faithful servant for God and a member of Hoosier Prairie Baptist Church.

   He is survived by his wife: Marilyn Cox; daughter: Nancy (Randy) Hardy and their children Scott (Miranda) Hardy, with daughters Hazel and Harlow, Laura (Andy) VanAusdall with daughter Cameran Riley, and Bradley Hardy; daughter: Sandy (Brian) Gansauer and their children Kyle (Stephanie) Gansauer with daughter Kinsley and son Zachary, Kayla Gansauer (Grant Reed); son: Darrell (Dawn) Cox and their children Abby and Curtis Cox; daughter: Carla (Travis) Hildebrand and their children Jessie (Ryan) Wallis, with sons Riley and Samuel, and daughter Saige Wallis, Cole (Megan) Hildebrand; brothers: Charles (Mildred) Cox, Dannie (Eunice) Cox, and C.J. (Gloria) Cox; sister-in-law: Janice Cox Garry; brothers-in-law: Kenny (Evelyn) Hostettler and Garry Hostettler; sisters-in-law: Joyce Stockwell and Eva Hostettler; many, many nieces and nephews and their families whom he loved and enjoyed. 

   He was preceded in death by his parents: Chlorus Cox and Maggie Cox Dyson; step-father: Frank Dyson; mother and father-in-law: Harold and Marguerite Hostettler; brothers: Merle Dean, Neil Ray, and Larry Cox; brothers-in-law: Ronnie Hostettler and Buddy Stockwell.

   A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, September 22, 2018, at Hoosier Prairie Baptist Church in Louisville with Kelly Carruthers officiating.  Interment will follow in Hoosier Prairie Cemetery with the presentation of military honors.  Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Friday, September 21, 2018 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora and 10 a.m. Saturday until time of service at the church.  Memorial donations are suggested to Hoosier Prairie Baptist Church Scholarship Fund and will be accepted through the funeral home.

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Dianna Jacobs

September 20th

My deepest condolences

Charlie and Patty Peters

September 20th

We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.

Deb Krutsinger

September 20th

So sorry to read this. He was a great guy with a great family! Many wonderful childhood memories at their home.

Carla & Stan Stanford

September 20th

We always enjoyed talking with Carl. Sara thought the world of him. He was one of a kind. Sorry for your loss.

Paul and Chris and Kaleb Osborn

September 20th

Shelly Guinn

September 20th

Darrell so sorry for your families loss, prayers for peace and comfort!

Karl & Kristy Kramer

September 20th

Dawn, Darrell and family..... Please know we are thinking of you during this very difficult time. He sounded like a good guy so I bet he is experiencing great joy now. Blessings Karl, Kristy, Kendrick & Kennedy Kramer

Bill and Denise Lewis

September 20th

So sorry for you loss! Prayers that you all can find comfort in knowing that he is in a better place now!! I know you have lots of happy memories to carry you through the tough days ahead!! He will be missed!!

Debra Glenn

September 20th

I'm so very sorry for your loss. Carl Wayne was a good man and a good brother in law to me for 20 years! Prayers to the family!!

Jay & Linda Newby

September 20th

Our prayers are with you.

Mary Rinehart Lovellette

September 20th

So sorry to hear of your loss. He was a great guy.. Sending love and prayers to all the family.

Larry & Deanna Allison

September 20th

So sorry to hear of the passing of this wonderful man . Spent many days at work talking gardening with Darrell .He always had to tell me about his Dad's garden. I know he will truly missed by his friends & family. May you find comfort in the memories .

Randy & Grace Vanausdall

September 20th

We send our deepest sympathies to the family especially to Laura Vanausdall.

Randy & Grace Vanausdall

September 20th

We send our deepest sympathies to the family especially to Laura Vanausdall.

Jim and Aleta Tackitt

September 21st

I have so many fond memories of sleepovers at Nancy's. Carl was always so much fun. He loved his family and I know how much he will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Prayers of comfort are with you.

The Country Closet/ Sara Frutiger

September 21st

You have my deepest sympathy.

Alan Hostettler

September 21st

So sorry for your loss. But we know heaven got another great soul. I so enjoyed talking to him and exchanging witty comments. Until we all meet again.

Jane Janes

September 21st

Thoughts and prayers for you and your family

DON, JANE AND DARREN DELANEY

September 21st

SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY YOUR MANY MEMORIES OF THE GOOD TIMES GET YOU THROUGH THIS TROUBLING TIME.

Tyler & Susan Smith

September 21st

Sue and my thoughts are with you Marilyn and Nacy Sandy Darrel and Carla.. I have always said Carl thought me so much about common sense.. Made my life better. Thank you Carl.

Jerry and Carolyn Bible.

September 21st

Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to the family of Carl Wayne.

Sherry Smith Orel

September 21st

Sorry for your loss of a super fine man, always thought the world of Carl since he went to work for my Dad many years ago which started a life time of friendship and business! Prayers for all of you

Jack & Judy Mahon

September 21st

Sandy & Brian, and family, We are so sorry for your loss. May the Lord give you peace through this difficult time. You will definitely be in our prayers .

Rhesa

September 21st

Sorry For your loss

Meryl Woods Jr

September 22nd

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Family.

Bill Dillman

September 22nd

My prayers are with you and your family

Carl D Hagen

September 22nd

Sorry to hear of the passing of Carl ,was a close friend,a good honest man. My Dad and I done lots of business with the Cox brothers, Charles, Carl,andLarry. My Father was close friends to the older Coxs. CARL Wayne will be missed by many

Eddie & Virginia Lamb

September 23rd

So very sorry.

Eddie & Virginia Lamb

September 23rd

So very sorry.

Dan and Sherry Kuhlig

September 25th

So sorry for your loss. God bless you all.

 

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