Henry Louis Cox Jr.

Henry L. Cox Jr., 79, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana he was a beloved son, brother, father, grandfather and great grandfather who will be remembered for his gardening, good cooking, love of history, architecture and design. Henry graduated from Glen Oaks High School in 1964. He attended LSU where he was a member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity. Early in his career, he worked at the Louisiana Highway Department and Exxon Refinery. His love of medicine led to a successful 30 year career as a respiratory therapist. He also served as the Director of Respiratory at various facilities. He loved Irish music, playing the harmonica, LSU college football, genealogy, and was well diverse in many things; including the scriptures. He was so proud of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry L. Cox Sr. and Mary Vynce (Cruse) Cox, and great grandson Phoenix Steven Lund and survived by his children, Timon Cox (Carolyn Johnson), Heather Cox-Hall (Paul Nederhand), Bronwyn (Brandon) Spackman, Sicily (Gerard) Steffan, David (Marybeth Powell) Cox, 23 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. A viewing for family and friends will be held on Saturday, February 28th, 10 AM to 12 PM, at Charlet Funeral Home, Zachary, Louisiana with a graveside service to follow at Redwood Cemetery. The family wishes to thank Saint Luke's Hospice Care of Mississippi for their care and compassion.