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James A. Cox Jr.
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James A. Cox Jr.

January 18, 1949 - January 22, 2018

James A. "Jimmy" Cox Jr., 69, of Smith Creek, died January 22, 2018 at the Margaret Z. Dozier Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. He fought a good fight of faith. He was born January 18, 1949 in Port St. Joe, Florida to James Sr. & Genie Harvell Cox. After graduating Port St. Joe High School, he enlisted in the United States Navy where he served 4 tours and was awarded 2 Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star. When Jimmy returned home, he worked and then retired as a Lineman with Gulf Power Company. He was an avid hunter, attended Mt. Elon Baptist Church and was a member at the Port St. Joe Methodist Church. Jimmy is survived by his wife Lori Langston Cox, his mother Genie Cox, son-in-law David O'Neal Smith, children Loranda, Britney & Caleb Hutton, brother Blane Cox & wife Lisa, 2 grandchildren Gage & Hunter Hevener and 2 nephews Chase & Cory Cox. Predeceased by his father James A. Cox Sr. and daughter Jamalyn Cox Smith. A Memorial Service will be Saturday, February 3, 2018, 11:00 am at the Veteran's Memorial Park at Beacon Hill in Gulf County. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery Tallahassee at a later date. Contributions in memory of Jimmy Cox may be made to the Port St. Joe High School Athletic Department. 850-229-8251 100 Shark Dr. Port St. Joe, FL 32456. Arrangements are under the care of Skip Young with Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services 850-926-5919 Familyfhc.com

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James A. "Jimmy" Cox Jr., 69, of Smith Creek, died January 22, 2018 at the Margaret Z. Dozier Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. He fought a good fight of faith. He was born January 18, 1949 in Port St. Joe, Florida to James Sr.... View Obituary & Service Information

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