Terry Joe Cox

Terry Joe Cox obituary, Mansfield, AR

Terry Joe Cox

Terry Cox Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Martin Funeral & Cremation - Waldron on Jun. 17, 2025.

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Terry Joe Cox, 72, of Waldron, Arkansas, passed from this life on June 16, 2025, at home with his loving wife at his side. He was born in Phoenix, Arizona on October 10, 1952, to T.J. and Dorothy Cox.
Terry was a loving husband, brother, and uncle. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army and for many years was a cross-country truck driver. In his spare time, he loved being outdoors and enjoyed doing woodcrafts, including making handmade canes.
Terry is survived by his devoted wife of 45 years, Shirley Cox, his beloved dog, Peaches "Sissy," his sister Bonnie (Terry) Thompson, brothers Ronnie Cox, Jerry Bob Cox, Garry Cox, and James Cox, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, T.J. and Dorothy Cox, as well as his brothers, Tommy Cox, Donnie Cox, and Larry Cox.
No services are to be held at this time.
Arrangements are under the direction of Martin Funeral & Cremation – Waldron.
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