Edgar A. Cox, 85, of Monon, passed away at 8:55 PM Thursday, July 18, 2019 at IU Health Arnett Hospital of Lafayette.

He was born October 31, 1933 in Jasper County, IL to the late Cecil and Dorothy (Fuller) Cox. Cecil and Dorothy had 10 children.

His marriage was to Helen M. Beardsley on August 16, 1958 in Irvington, New Jersey; Helen survives.

Edgar was a member of the Monon Masonic Lodge before its closing. He worked as a mechanic on agricultural machinery at Case IH Burns & Faker of Monticello for many years until his retirement. After retirement Edgar would still assist local farmers in the fields and on machinery. He also helped setup the White County 4-H Rabbit Barn for several years.

In his earlier years, Edgar enjoyed taking Helen square dancing in Rensselaer. He had a fascination with ceramic Christmas villages and had a vast collection that he enjoyed setting up each holiday season. Edgar was an accomplished bowler playing in leagues in Monticello, Rensselaer, and Lafayette.

Surviving along with his wife Helen are children, Donna (husband: Phil) Rausch of Monticello, Dennis (wife: Pauline) Cox of Lebanon, Patti (husband: Tony) Williams of Monticello, and James (wife: Laura) Cox of West Lafayette. 8 grandsons, Matthew, Michael, Nicholas, Brandon, Nathan, Joshua, Thomas, and Britton; 1 great-grandson, Zayne. Also surviving are siblings, Helen Parker of Tennessee, Joyce Baker of Bement, IL, Robert (wife: Carol) Cox of Le Roy, IL, Ron (wife: Judy) of Remington, and Diann Shannon of Denver, CO.

Preceding him in death along with his father and mother are siblings, Dale Cox, Ralph Cox, Walter Cox, Peggy Harris, and Sally Cox who passed away at an early age.

Friends may call from 2 PM (EST) until the time of Funeral Service 4 PM (EST) Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Clapper Family Funeral Home of Monon. Rev. Brian Beeks of the Monticello United Methodist Church to officiate.

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