Todd Cox (1960-2020)

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Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 5/23/2021 at 17:43:30

Todd Cox, 60, formerly of DeWitt, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon, November 25, 2020, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City.

He was born April 4, 1960, in Davenport, the son of Chuck and Sally Cox. Todd attended DeWitt High School, graduating in 1978. He went on to attend the University of Dubuque, playing football and baseball, graduating in 1982. After Dubuque, Todd signed as a free gent with the Chicago Bears as their kicker. He made the Hall of Fame at Central Community Schools, DeWitt and the University of Dubuque. After his sports career, he opened TC’s Point After on Harrison Street in Davenport and later, TC’s Sports Café in the Village of East Davenport. He then married Becky, raised his family and taught special education at North Cedar High School for the past 15 years.

Todd was a tremendous teacher, passing on many life skills to many students. He was an over the top father, friend and role model. Todd loved anything outdoors, whether it be fishing with his kids, hunting or camping. What he loved most however was spending time with his three kids, Charlie, Cory and Cassie. No matter what they were doing, they always had an amazing time together. Despite the fact that they were all very competitive, the outdoors brought them even closer together. Todd also loved the food industry, whether it was cooking amazing Sunday dinners for the kids or cooking at CC’s Supper Club, he knew how to make everyone happy and make fantastic food. Todd spent the last several years with Shari and Makiah Miller. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. Todd will live on in others with his positive attitude and loving heart.

Surviving are his children, Charlie (Katie) Cox and their son due in January, Cory Cox and Cassie Cox; father, Chuck (Sandy) Cox; siblings, Terry “Yog” Cox, Tracey Woods and Tony Cox; nieces and nephews, Cyle (Melissa) Cox, Christopher (Meagan) Pruitt, Brandon Woods, Kobe Woods, Sarah Wood and Rachel Cox; great-nieces, Madilyn Pruitt, Brooklyn Pruitt, RaeLeigh Pruitt and Quora Pruitt.

Preceding Todd in death were his mom, Sally and grandparents, James "Sonny" and Charlene Cox and Frank and Irene Cawiezell.

A family graveside service will be held at St. Ann Catholic Cemetery, Long Grove. The North Cedar Community School District will host a memorial visitation from 3:00 until 6:00 p.m. Thursday, December 3, 2020, in the high school gymnasium at Clarence. A Gathering of Friends is be planned for the Spring of 2021.

Condolences may be expressed and a photo tribute viewed at www.schultzfuneralhomes.com.

"You must look back upon our time together and smile, laugh. I know it’s going to hurt, some days it’s going to feel like your heart is ripping to shreds and tearing you apart from the inside out. I’m not saying that living without me is going to be easy, for I know it will not be. But whatever you do, do not let this loss deplete the warmth your smile holds or the joy your laughter spreads. Remember that in order to feel so much sadness, you once had to have experienced an equal amount of happiness. So when your tears well up in your eyes and throat hurts from the sobs you are choking back, I beg of you, remember me with a smile!" "And always remember, it's a great day to be a Knight, Charge!!!!"-Todd Cox

Arrangements are in the care of Schultz Funeral Home, DeWit