Robert Michael "Mike" Cox's Obituary
Decatur-Robert Michael 'Mike' Cox, 34, of Decatur, passed away Friday, June 28, 2013.
Mike was born November 28, 1978 in Decatur, the son of Richard Cox and Teri (Young) Hammel. He was employed with the Village of Forsyth Public Works. He loved to take care of Hickory Point Golf Course, fishing, hunting, boating, camping, farming, livestock, and spending time with family and friends. He married Marla Osborn June 4, 2005. They shared over eight years together.
Mike leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife Marla, sons Andrew, Mason, and Jacob Cox, parents Richard (Ingrid) Cox and Teri (Joe) Hammel, brother Wade (Elizabeth) Cox, step-brothers Nick Hammel, Jordan Hammel, grandmother Elizabeth Young, step-grandmother Mary Young, brothers-in-law Jeff Springman, Travis Hensen, and Zachary Roof, father-in-law Larry Osborn, mother-in-law Sharon Hensen, niece Madilyn Cox, and best friends Adam Barton, Greg Foley, Mike Milam, and Adam Woolums.
He was reunited in Heaven with his grandparents Robert and Elizabeth Cox and Richard Young.
Services to celebrate Mike's life will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Township Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Easter Seals.
The family of Robert Michael 'Mike' Cox is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
What’s your fondest memory of Robert?
What’s a lesson you learned from Robert?
Share a story where Robert's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Robert you’ll never forget.
How did Robert make you smile?