John Orval Cox Obituary
We bid farewell to John Orval Cox of Olney, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 27, 2024 at the age of 64. John Orval touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his father Raymond Francis. He is survived by: his mother Lois Madelyn Cox (Clark) of Lawrenceville, Illinois; his daughter Sharilyn Miller (Dustin) of Calhoun; his grandchildren, Oliver and Asher Miller; his siblings, Dianne Ballinger of Unionville, Tennessee, Carol Cox-McClave of Myrtle Beach, Robert Cox of Greenup, Illinois, Nancy Jamerson of Newton, Illinois and David Cox (Bev Drake) of Newton, Illinois.; and his stepsiblings, Ken Mulvany (Ruth) of Henderson, Ralph Mulvany (Brenda) of Waxahachie, Texas, Dave Mulvany (Joan) of Grand Junction, Colorado and Yvonne Shelton (Bruce) of Lawrenceville.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, December 3rd 2024 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Meyer Funeral Home (945 S West St, Olney, IL 62450). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 4th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Meyer Funeral Home - Olney (945 S West St, Olney, IL 62450).
In loving memory of John, memorials may be made to an education fund for John's grandchildren, Oliver and Asher Miller.
