Cox, Bobby G.

Bobby G. “Coondog” Cox, 74 of Abingdon, died at 11:05 a.m. Sunday, December 14, 2014 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital.

He was born on August 16, 1940 in Abingdon, the son of Cleo R. and Vista K. Anderson Cox.

Bobby is survived by his loving family, his wife Verna; one daughter, Kimberly Erickson of Abingdon; three sons, Kevin Cox of Abingdon, Roger (Gina)VanWinkle of Galesburg and Clint Cox of Abingdon; 6 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Judith Simpson of Abingdon and Janet Nelson of Galesburg; and several nieces and nephews and their families.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Jeanetta Cox and Beverly Cox.

Bobby lived in the Abingdon area most of his life. He attended Abingdon schools. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War and was also stationed in Germany and Texas. He worked as a police officer for the City of Abingdon and was a school bus driver.

He attended the Church of God of Prophecy in Abingdon. He was a member of the Horeb Masonic Lodge #363 in Elmwood. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, restoring John Deere tractors, and camping. He was also a licensed private pilot.

Funeral service with military rites will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, December 18, 2014 at the Hinchliff-Pearson-West Abingdon Chapel. Rev. Jeremiah Barker will officiate. Cremation will be accorded following the service. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel with a masonic service at 7 p.m.

Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.

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