Christopher Wayne Ray Cox's Obituary
Christopher Cox, 29, of Vandalia, IL, passed away August 23, 2025, at Springfield Memorial Hospital, after being hit by a drunk driver. He was born on January 24, 1996, in Decatur, IL, the child of Clara Cox.
Chris loved to spend time with his family and friends. Some of his favorite pastimes were fishing and riding four-wheelers.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Wayne and Shirley Cox; uncle Wayne Cox; aunt Katrina Cox; cousins Richie, Katie, and Gregory; and close friends Shelby and Alex.
He is survived by his mother Clara Cox (Terry); grandmother Mary Roberts; brothers Lance Lewis, Stoney (Jessie) Lewis, and Dylan (Katelyn) Doehring, all of Vandalia; sisters Mary (Richie) Cox of Brighton, Veronica Doehring, Joanna Cox, Jamie Cox, and Shirley “Sam” Cox, all of Vandalia; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 10, 2025, from 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. at Moran and Goebel Funeral Home in Decatur, Illinois. Dinner will follow from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at a location to be determined later.
Moran and Goebel Funeral Home, Decatur Illinois is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be shared with the family at https://www.moranandgoebel.com.
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