Thomas (Tom) L. Cox passed away on April 7, 2026, in Madison, WI. He was born on July 7, 1950, in Warren, IL to LaVerne D. and Berniece I. (Kohl) Cox.

As a child, Tom lived on the family farm until he was 16 when the family moved to Warren, IL. Tom was a 1968 graduate of Warren High School. He had a lifelong Lutheran Faith. Tom served his country in the United States Marine Corps and was a member of the Forreston American Legion. He was a Tool and Die Maker with Honeywell for 43 years, retiring in 2012. Tom enjoyed many leisure activities such as golfing, fishing, hunting, camping, bowling, motorcycling and antique vehicles.

Survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Connie; children, Todd (Karen) Rowe, Toni (Doug Hill) Rowe, Shawn (Lisa) Cox and Cory (Heidi) Cox; grandchildren, Kara (Matt), Josh (Kendra), Drew (Mary), Cari (Kyle), Lakin (Scott), Lance (Breigh), Ashlyn (MJ) and Morgan; great-grandchildren, Brody, Parker, Luxdani, Brady, Scarlet, Davanie, Navy, Kinsley, Oaklyn, Scottlyn and Onyx; sister, Carol (Jim) Brown; brother, Brian (Jane) Cox and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; in-laws Clyde and Velma Bausman and brother-in-law Roger Bausman.

A visitation will be held at Burke Tubbs Funeral Home in Forreston, IL on Friday, April 17th 9:30-11:00 a.m. with funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Private burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery in Warren, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Tom’s name to the family for a future donation.