James Cox Obituary
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August 22, 2025. He is preceded in death by his mother, Martha Lee Phillips
Cox; maternal grandparents, Nottie Kavilla and Dovie Alta Quesenberry Phillips;
and paternal grandparents, John Powell and Dinah Odell Quesenberry Cox.
He is survived by his father, Harold Leonard Cox; brother,
David Earl Cox; uncle, Randolph T. Layman; and numerous cousins and friends.
James loved the outdoors. He liked to hunt and go fishing.
James loved history and going to re-enactments of historical events. He loved
Daniel Boone and he followed his historical adventures. Learning about Native
American history was one of his favorite things to do. James had a love for
antiques. He was a wonderful craftsman and could make just about anything. He
enjoyed going for rides with his dad. Above all of this, James loved his
savior, Jesus Christ, and even led his brother to the Lord.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August
28, 2025 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kenneth Poston and Pastor
Mindy Chaffin officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. prior to the
service at the funeral home.
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