Jonah Cox Sr.
January 21, 1941 - May 7, 2019
Jonah Cox Sr., 78, of Peoria passed away at his residence on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 10:09 a.m. He was born on January 21, 1941 in Slayden, MS to Mark Cox Jr. and Spenceola Webb. They preceded him in death. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, cooking, socializing, and spending time with grandchildren. He also enjoyed watching the Indianapolis Colts football team. He leaves to cherish his precious memory: one son: Jonah (Pattilyn) Cox Jr. of Oakdale, MN; one daughter: Janice Rose of Peoria; one step son; Dorrean Grant of Benton Harbor MI.; five sisters: Mazola (Sylvester) Reed, Lillian (Curtis) Jefferies, Idell Henderson of Memphis, TN, Nola James, and Gertrude (Donald) Robinson, both of Chicago, IL; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends whom will miss him dearly. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters. Services will be held Saturday, May 18, 2019 at T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel at 11:00 a.m. with visitation services commencing one hour prior at 10:00 a.m. Rev Virgil Gordon will officiate. Jonah will be laid to rest at Parkview cemetery immediately following the service at 1:00p.m. Online condolences and words of encouragement can be made at twparkschapel.com.
Jonah Cox Sr., 78, of Peoria passed away at his residence on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 10:09 a.m. He was born on January 21, 1941 in Slayden, MS to Mark Cox Jr. and Spenceola Webb. They preceded him in death. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, cooking,... View Obituary & Service Information