Randy Alan Cox

Randy Alan Cox, 58, of Robinson, Illinois, formerly of Springfield, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Terre Haute Indiana Regional Hospital surrounded by loved ones. He was born February 10, 1960, in Springfield, the son of Donald and Patsy Weaber Cox. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and his mother. Randy attended Chatham Glenwood High School (class of 1978). He was a graduate of Rankin Technical Institute in St. Louis and Lincoln Trail College. After college he worked for Cox Cable, Woodworth Monument, Cunningham Ambulance and United Life Care Ambulance. In December 2017, he retired as a Chief Operator from Marathon Petroleum Corporation after 28 years of service at the Robinson Petroleum Refinery. Randy was a fun-loving father, son, brother and friend. He was fiercely proud of his two sons, always supporting them through life’s adventures, but allowing them the opportunity to learn on their own. At the time of his death, he was captain of the Crawford County Rescue Squad and served as the District Trustee President for the Robinson Fire District. During his free time, Randy loved riding motorcycles with Jado Hannah, his “brother from another mother” and personal motorcycle mechanic. Randy is survived by his two sons, Dan Cox and Darin Cox of Robinson; his father, Don Cox of Springfield; brother, Mike (wife, Robin) Cox of Morgan Hill, CA; sisters, Cindy (husband, Lee) Warzala of Springfield; Cheri (husband, Max) Hammer of Springfield; Karen Cox of Aurora, IL; Nancy Cox of St. Petersburg, FL; nephew, Kevin Warzala of Japan; nieces, Katie (husband, Steve) Courtney of Petersburg, IL; Danielle and Samantha Patton of Springfield; step-children Jace Woodworth of Altamont and Kristin Avery of Robinson; grandsons, Clayton Avery and Jay Woodworth. Randy’s family will greet friends from 3:00-7:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at the Goodwine Funeral Home in Robinson, IL. The funeral service will be held on Sunday, July 29th at 1:00 pm with Pastor J.D. Branson officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Crawford County Rescue Squad. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.