Brian Keith Cox

Brian Keith Cox, age 52

April 15, 1974 – April 16, 2026

Brian Keith Cox, age 52, of Falmouth, Illinois; and formerly of Oblong, Illinois, passed away at 5:20 PM on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at his home.

Private family services will be held. In loving memory of Brian, memorials may be made to the Meyer Funeral Home, 307 West Jourdan Street, Newton, Illinois 62448, to help with expenses. The obituary can be viewed and condolences left at www.meyerfh.com.

Brian was born on April 15, 1974, in Mattoon, Illinois, the son of William Hadler and Karol K. (Bear) Hadler. He was later adopted and raised by Elias Earl Cox and Gola LaVange (Fear) Cox.

Brian graduated from Oblong High School with the Class of 1992. He had worked at Toyota Boshoku of Illinois in Lawrenceville.

Brian is survived by:

Sister – Brenda Fecteau of New Gloucester, Maine

Nephews – Christopher Carter and Shawn Carter

Brian was preceded in death by both sets of parents.