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Charles Cox Obituary
Charles L. Cox, Jr, 62, left this world to be with our Lord and Saviour, Thursday, Aug 4. He was loved by many family and friends who will remember his kind spirit and infectious laugh. Born Sept 21, 1953, in Kingsport, TN, 'Chuck' graduated from Carroll High in Ozark, AL. He played basketball at Enterprise Junior College and graduated an avid 'War Eagle' fan from Auburn University in 1975. He was a 20-year veteran of the US Army rising to the rank of Major. He served multiple tours in Europe and in stateside assignments and received Meritorious Service Medals and many other decorations and medals indicative of a stellar military career. After retiring from the Army, he developed properties and owned and operated a tire and auto business. He was employed by Bullet Resistant Glass, USA, since 2009.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Lynis White Cox; daughter, Kim (Pat) Moates; son, Aaron (Ashley) Cox; mother Georgia Parks Cox; brother Jackie Neal Cox; seven grandchildren Harris, Mason, Morgan and Marlee Moates; Connor, Reagan and Josh Cox; uncles Robert (Phyllis) Parks and Billy Jack (Wilma) Cox; aunt Sue Peters; mother-in-law Catherine White; brothers-in-law David (Sylvia) White and Alec (Lisa) White; close cousins Greg and Ted Cornett, Beth (Donald) Porter, Robin (Philippe) Poget, Jennifer (Mike) Hopkins, Teresa (Bill) Cubertson, Billy Jack Jr and Jason Cox. He enjoyed outings with nieces and nephews Chad (Tiffany) White, Alexa (Rolando) Torres, Kathy (Mark) Powers, Lori Andress, Richard (Sarah) Smith, Raymond Smith. He is preceded to heaven by his dad, Charles L. Cox, Sr.
Visitation will be held Sunday, August 7, 2016, at 1 PM, at St. James United Methodist Church, followed by his Life Celebration Service at 2 PM. Interment will follow in Meadowlawn Cemetery in Enterprise, Alabama. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. James United Methodist Church - 9045 Vaughn Road - Montgomery, AL 36117. Condolences may be offered at www.leak-mc.com.
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Tanya Matthes
November 1, 2016
Lynis, Scott and I are so sorry for your loss....
Kent just told us about Chuck's passing last week, sorry, we had no idea. You and your family are in our prayers during this difficult time.
Nolan and Martha Harrell
August 16, 2016
Lynis, So sorry for your loss. We just heard about it from Lisa today. Our continued prayers for you and your family through this difficult time.
Anne Cooper
August 11, 2016
Dear Lynis and Family my sincere condolences on the passing of Chuck
We have many happy memories of our work association. He was always such a happy person who was always willing to help us and he will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you -
Darlene Kelly
August 6, 2016
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Arthur, Darlene, Victoria and AJ Kelly
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Olga and Ron Byrum
August 5, 2016
Lynis, our hearts go out to you at this difficult time. We have sweet memories of you an Chuck's kindness to us. You are special. Lifting you and your family in our prayers.
Bill and Carol Burns
August 5, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of sorrow. May your sweet memories of your loved one bring you comfort now and in days to come.
August 5, 2016
Again, so sorry for your loss. I had forgotten that your parents were members of St. James, my home church. Please express our sympathy to your mother. John and Maxine
Amy Richardson
August 5, 2016
Lynis, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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