James Cox, 96, of Russellville, passed away Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021 at his home. He was a Logan County native, born Aug. 25, 1924 to the late Philip Cox and Mary Ruth Campbell Cox.
He was a farmer and also worked for Browns Tobacco Warehouse for many years. He was a member of Dripping Spring Baptist Church since 1939. He served there as Deacon beginning in 1950, Treasurer from 1957 to 1995, Song Leader from 1954 to 2004 and in various other capacities in the church. He was an original member of the Cavaliers Gospel Quartet and was a U.S. Army Veteran.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Hershell Cox. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Juanita Cropper Cox; his sons, Michael Cox and wife Sue Ann of Franklin, Tenn. and Keith Cox and wife Sharon of Russellville; his daughter, Cheryl Cox Goley of Russellville; his brother, Dan Cox of Russellville; his grandchildren, Jeremy Cox and wife Jennifer, Byron Cox, Brittany Coleman and husband Chris, and Ryan Cox; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services for James Cox will be conducted at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 24 at Dripping Spring Baptist Church with Bro. Jeff Noffsinger and Bro. Mike Stacey officiating with burial to follow in Dripping Spring Cemetery. Visitation at the church will be held on Tuesday from noon until the service hour.
Summers and Son Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Memorial donations may be made to the Dripping Spring Baptist Church Building Fund.
Pallbearers: Jonathan Brown, Timmy Shackelford, Ethan Holloway, Adam Holloway, Kevin Bush and Michael Rodgers