Prev
Incident
Marshal William Cox passed away after suffering a heart attack while arresting a subject for causing a disturbance in a local tavern.
Marshal Cox had arrested the man and was on his way to the justice of the peace when he collapsed.
Marshal Cox had served with the Fairmount Police Department for nine years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, ten children, brother, sister, and two grandchildren.
In Our Keeping
- Permanent identifier
neuraspine_01krbxtr251fyhgsqc3x3wfbkx- Stewardship
- Maintained by NeuraWeb Global Inc.
- Added to badge.nw
- August 2, 2026
- Last updated
- August 2, 2026
Honored here by 1 tribute.
Are you family? This record can be claimed and maintained by those who knew William. Claim this record.
This page is permanent and free. No fee to view it, no advertising, no tracking, and no account required. It will not be taken down.
Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Town Marshal Cox gave the Fairmount Police Department 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the Fairmount community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Town Marshal Cox.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Illness
Fairmount Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to illness.
William is one of 13 officers lost to illness in IN, 2.6% of the 503 remembered there.
William is one of 2,028 officers lost to illness in the United States, 7.4% of the 27,551 remembered there.
William is one of 2,979 officers lost to illness worldwide, 8.8% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1941, 1 officer in IN was lost to illness, the 3rd heaviest of 8 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 5.
In 1941, 4 officers in the United States were lost to illness, the 29th heaviest of 108 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 564.
In 1941, 14 officers worldwide were lost to illness, the 28th heaviest of 197 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 566.
Who
William was 56. Of the 13 lost to illness in IN whose age is recorded, half were between 40 and 56; the middle age was 51. William had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 11 years.
William was 56. Of the 1,996 lost to illness in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 42 and 58; the middle age was 51. William had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.
William was 56. Of the 2,916 lost to illness worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 39 and 56; the middle age was 49. William had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.
When
June holds 23.1% of these deaths in IN, more than any other month. Thursdays: 30.8%.
June holds 4.9% of these deaths in the United States; October holds the most, 14.9%. Thursdays: 15.7%.
June holds 6.1% of these deaths worldwide; October holds the most, 12.6%. Thursdays: 15.2%.
How
Illness deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Fairmount Police Department, the most common cause.
Illness deaths account for 2.6% of all 503 deaths in IN, the 4th most common cause.
Illness deaths account for 7.4% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 3rd most common cause.
Illness deaths account for 8.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 3rd most common cause.
His people
Fairmount Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, William among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 47-W
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
Others Who Wore This Badge
1 officer from Fairmount Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
