James E. "Jimbo" Cox, 70, of Mount Olive, IL, died at his residence on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. He was born October 23, 1953, in Granite City, IL to James E. Cox Sr. & Mary Seeba Cox. He married Paula Basham Cox on December 4, 1971 in Granite City, IL. She preceded him in death on June 15, 1993. He married Linda Morgan Cox on September 10, 1993 in Paris, TN. He was retired after having been a heavy equipment operator. James was a member of the Local 520 Operating Engineers. He enjoyed working on cars and operating heavy equipment. He also enjoyed antique cars, fishing, hunting and spending time with his family. He is survived by his spouse, Linda Cox of Mt. Olive, children , Jimmy (Paula) Cox of Gillespie, IL, Teresa (Allan) Pettit of Gillespie, IL, Johnny (Nikki) Cox of Benld, IL, Dwayne Miller of Granite City, IL, Leonard (Elena) Miller of Bethalto, IL, Hoyt Miller of Granite City, IL, daughter in law, Kim Miller of Bethalto, IL, grandchildren, Kaylee, Joie, Addison, Landon (Allison), Brittnie, Johnny Jr, Ethan, Bryson, Zach, Ethan, Talon, Mason, Josie, Abigail, Ladon, Opheilia, Loukas, great grandchildren, Ella, Nicholas, Jaxynn, Bentley, Mason, Myla, brother, Rodney (Tammy) Cox of Mt Olive, IL and sister, Chrissy Cox of Benld, IL. James was preceded in death by his parents, first spouse, Paula Cox, sons, Marlin Miller, Marshall Coleman, grandson, Tyler Cox, sister, Debbie Waugh and sister, Octavia Cox. Visitation will be on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. Funeral services are Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 1:00 pm at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie. Burial will be at Gillespie Cemetery, Gillespie, IL. Memorials are suggested to Kravanya Funeral Home. Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com. Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
