Joseph Cox Obituary
He was born on August 27, 1946 in Washington, DC to the late Melville Beveridge Cox and Anna Lucille (Conley) Cox.
Surviving is his former wife, Judith Carolyn Cox, daughter, Janice Anne Foran and her husband, Roger of Newport, 2 sons; Andrew Joseph Cox and his wife, Krystal of Wesley Chapel, FL, Daniel Grayson Cox and his wife, Dee Dee of Tampa, FL, 2 sisters; Mary Ann Tolbert and her husband, Arthur of Harrisburg, Elizabeth Conley LaPlante and her husband, Steven of Dauphin, 8 grandchildren; Jessica Shreffler and her husband, Cody, Alexander Cox, Bethany Cox, Austin Foster, Jazmyn Watson, Brenna Cox, Julianna Snyder, Asher Cox, 2 great grandchildren, Riley Fisk and Mason Foster; 2 nieces, Anna LaPlante and Cassandra Cox; 3 nephews, David LaPlante, Jeff Cox, and Chris Cox and a great niece, Lunna LaPlante. He was preceded in death by a brother, Melville Beveridge Cox, Jr. (Tim) and sister-in-law, Monie Tobin Cox.
Joe was a United States Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War era. He served in the Army in a Peacekeeping Effort between East and West Germany 1966-1969. He was active in transport between East and West Berlin when tensions were running high during the Cold War between the Soviet Union and the Allied nations.
He was a retired advertising executive from WJHG (NBC) TV in Panama City, FL.
Joe was a member of the Panama City Chamber of Commerce, American Legion Post #177 of Newport. Among other volunteer and charity involvement, he organized a successful bone marrow transplant drive while in Panama City, which led to saving one man's life.
Joe was an avid reader and historical enthusiast. He will be remembered most as a loyal friend and fierce patriot. His candor and sarcasm made for many laughs, and sometimes frustrations, but even in those moments, none could deny the enormity of his heart.
Memorial services will be held privately with his family.
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