Levi E. Cox

Levi Edmund Cox ended his life at his American Fork apartment on May 6, 2021.

Levi was born on June 2, 1998 in Price, UT to Michael and Darla Richardson Cox. He was the youngest of six children. He moved to American Fork, UT when he was two years old.

Through his Deerfield Elementary years, he enjoyed baseball, basketball and Ballroom Dance. He attended American Fork Jr. High and graduated from American Fork High School where he participated in Hope Squad and Marching Band as a tuba player.

He attended Snow College for one year. Then, served a full-time mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Washington D. C. North Mission from January 2018-December 2019. 

He married Harlee RiAnn Wendel March 28, 2020. They were sealed in the Payson Utah Temple November 11, 2020. Even with medication and counseling, complications of mental illness lead to divorce. They still hold a special place in their heart for each other.

While completing his second year at Snow he became a licensed Property and Casualty Agent for Cox Insurance. He worked full time and graduated with his Associate of Science Business Degree in May 2021.

He is survived by his parents and five siblings: Aaron Cox, Matthew (Kira) Cox, Stephanie (Dustin) Larsen, Thomas Cox and Andrea (Mitchell) Stocker.

Levi had a tender heart and a gorgeous smile that lit up the room. He gave the best hugs. He was a quick learner and often hilarious. He bowled as a teenager. He learned he could sing while on his mission. His latest interest was photography.

Sometimes the darkness would overtake him and it was all he could do to carry on. He battled long and hard to feel happy, accepted and loved. There is no shame in being ill and needing help. We all need help at times. However, no one is strong enough to battle privately. It is comforting to know he is at rest without constant emotional pain.

We trust our Savior knew his heart and mind and are grateful He will be his judge and advocate. We’re proud of all that is good about Levi and his accomplishments. We wish him peace as his journey continues. All our love, until we meet again.

A Celebration of Life was held for immediate family on May 12, 2021. Interment was in the American Fork City Cemetery.