Brian N. Cox, 44, of Sawyerville, died Friday, Nov. 22, 2019 at 5:20 pm. in Staunton.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, Nov. 26, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Kravanya Funeral Home in Benld. Funeral servies will follow at the funeral home with the Rev. Nancy Ribes Hubert officiating.
Mr. Cox was born Nov. 23, 1974, in Litchfield, to Glen "Buzzy" R. Barbara A. (Olds) Cox. He married Khara L. (Sies) Cox on Dec. 23, 1994, in Carlinville, and she survives.
A correctional officer for FCI of Greenville, he also helped with the family farm. He was a veteran after having served with the U.S. Army. He was a member of the VFW Post 4547 in Gillespie. He belonged to the Recruitment Employment Program at FCI, the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation and was a member of the Council of Prisons Local 1304. He enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, gardening, camping and taking care of animals.
Brilynn and her daddy shared a bond of love for animals. He also enjoyed being with his family and listening to old music. When it came to his nephews, he gave his opinion and helped them maneuver through life while striving for the best. There was never a list of things to be done that he left undone.
In addition to his parents, and wife, he is survived by a daughter, Brilynn Hayden Cox of Sawyerville; siblings, Cheryl (Marty) Derganc of Benld, Annette (Bart) Baker of Shipman, Glen Joseph (Joann) Cox of Sawyerville, Barbie Cox of Benld, Glenda (Tim) Margaritas of Staunton, Kathleen Cox of Staunton, Michael Cox of Baltimore, MD, Cara (companion, Tim Bates) Cox of Moro, Dale (Tina) Cox of Carlinville and Brady (Brandi) Cox of Benld; mother-in-law, Joyce Sies of Gillespie; sister-in-law, Katina (Chester) Weller of Gillespie; many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Norman Sies; sister, Sara Beth Cox; nephew, Caleb Cox; and uncles, Stephen Olds and Jim Huhsmann.
Memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior or Adopt-A-Pet.
Online condolence may be left at www.kravanyafuneral.com.
