William Cox

William Louis Cox, Sr. 77, passed away on August 8, 2016 at his residence. Bill was born on January 27, 1939 in Vincennes the son of Clarence and Juanita (Smith) Cox. Bill owned and operated Cox Pest Control for several years, enjoyed gardening and was an avid St. Louis Cardinal Fan.Survivors include his children, William Louis Cox, Jr. of Bruceville; daughter, Diane Haney and her husband Max of Harrisburg, IL; son, Tim Cox of Bruceville, son Mike Cox of Lawrenceville; sister, Martha Nickless and her husband Kenneth of Vincennes; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Eugene and Larry Cox and sister, Karen Lankford.A private graveside service will be held on Wednesday at Memorial Park Cemetery with Randy Lankford officiating. Burial will follow. There will be no visitation and Goodwin Funeral Home, 524 Broadway has been entrusted with Bill's final arrangements.