James E. Cox, age 80, of the Alton, IN area

He was born on February 21, 1941 to Ralph Cox and Mary (Parr) Cox in Cape Sandy, IN.

Jim retired from Mulzer Stone Quarry, he enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping.  He was a member of the Leavenworth Masonic Lodge Post 188.  He loved his family and his little dog Tiny.

Preceding Jim in death are his parents, and his wife Rosemary (Byerly) Cox and his infant son James Bryan Cox.

Jim is survived by his children Doug (Chelle) Cox and Kim (Jon) Freeman-Pannett, his grandchildren Sarah (Derrick) Phillips, Brannan Cox, Ronnie Jacob, Brittany Jacob, Mackynzie Freeman-Pannett, and his great-grandchildren Sawyer, Rose Mari, Jaxon Lily, Nolan Jamison and Aniston.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 1:00 pm at Dillman-Green Funeral Home in Marengo, IN.

Burial will follow at East Cemetery in Leavenworth, IN.

Visitation will be on Saturday, January 29, 2022 from 10:00 am until service time at 1:00 pm.

Online condolences may be made at www.denbo-dillmanfuneralhomes.com