of Little Rock, AR
April 5, 1935 - November 6, 2013
James Franklin Cox Sr, 78, of Little Rock, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 6, 2013. He was a devoted member of the Mabelvale Church of Christ. He was a Korean veteran and retired from Safeway.
James was a loving husband, devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean Wiley Cox; his parents, Philip H. Cox Sr. and Addie Mae Dowell Cox; and his brother, Thomas Cox.
He is survived by three sons, James F. Cox Jr. and wife Sandra, Michael H. Cox and wife Wendy, Mark D. Cox and wife Kristie; two daughters, Sandra G. Cox Yates and husband Tom, and Barbara J. Cox Yarbrough and husband Tracy; his sister, Ruth Cox Douglass; a brother, Philip H. Cox Jr. and wife Jama; 9 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and loving in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was loved and will be missed by many.
The funeral service will be at 10:00 A.M., Monday, November 11, 2013 at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home Chapel, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, AR 72209 (501) 455-5800. Mr. Terry Hays and Mr. Leon Klitz will officiate.
A graveside service will be at 1:00 P.M., Monday, November 11, 2013 at Lebanon Cemetery at McRae, AR. The family will receive friends from 6 8 P.M., Sunday, November 10, 2013 at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home.
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12 Condolence(s)
Michael Cox
Monday, November 11, 2013
As i sit here with a heavy heart this early Monday morning at 4:00 am i am pondering what makes a Great Dad.Well the Lord Blessed all 5 of us kids with one.While growing up i remember many of times when dad would come in from work and be so tired but would take those work clothes off (per Mom making sure he did) as she knew what was coming. Yup to the back yard for a little football,kickball,baseball or whatever we could come up with or a long walk on the levee to the Ark.river. He always found time for us kids no matter what.Yes like any Great Dad there had to be those times that we needed...well lets say some talking to but at the end of that talk me myself i didn't like.As i have grown up i now understand the meaning that came from the end of all those talks.I just hope and pray i can be half the man he was.He will be MISSED dearly and THOUGHT of Daily just as is Mom. So i say Dad I LOVE YOU with all my Heart and Thanks so very much for all the memories but most of all Thanks for teaching us what we should know as grown-ups and that is LOVE. Say hi to Mom. With Love your son Michael Hugh Cox and Family
Don Harris
Saturday, November 9, 2013
James was a genuinely good person to work with and truly kind hearted who touched the lives of others in a positive way daily.
amy lett
Saturday, November 9, 2013
so sorry for your loss your family is in my thoughts and prayers
Terry and Leah Hays
Saturday, November 9, 2013
We loved Jimmy so very much! He was such a blessing in our lives. He was a faithful Christian and wonderful example. I never did figure out the secret handshake he and Terry had! We will miss him, but we know he fought the good fight and kept the faith. We know he has received his crown! Much love and prayers to all of the family!
Terry, Leah, Sam & Emma
John and Susan Adams
Saturday, November 9, 2013
Mark and family, our prayers are with you at this time. May The Lord hold you up and may His peace and His wonderful comfort surround you and carry you. "And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:7)
Kevin Huneycutt
Friday, November 8, 2013
Thoughts and prayers to the Cox family. We loved Jim so much. He truly was a pillar of the Mabelvale Pike Church of Christ. Every time the door was open: for services, private studies, business meetings or get-togethers , Jim was there. He was always encouraging and positive, even when he was not feeling well. Jim liked spending time with church people. For many years we met Jim every Wednesday night for dinner before services. It was a great time to visit, tell stories and share a few laughs. We are so thankful for the time we had with him.
He will be missed.
Karen (Hess) Owen
Friday, November 8, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. It has been years since I last saw you all, but your memories are with me always.
All my love, Karen
Bobbie Reese
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Jr., Michael,Mark, Sandra and Barbara,
Your Daddy was a very special person in my life. Thanks for sharing him with me all these years. I will truly miss him at church but I can hear him with your Mom and giving her a hard time......
Love you all!!!!!
I will cherish him and his memories and his role model all the days of my life.....
Bobbie
Michael and Wendy
Thursday, November 7, 2013
We love you. Tell Mom hi for us.
Michelle Gonzalez
Thursday, November 7, 2013
May the Lord comfort your loved ones in knowing that your at peace and no longer suffering in pain. You will be greatly missed by your beautiful family and friends... It was such a pleasure knowing you. Your one great guy! Until we meet again.
Michelle G.
JANE MORRISON
Thursday, November 7, 2013
MY HEART IS BREAKING TODAY. I HAVE LOST ONE OF THE BEST FRIENDS AND CLASSMATES ANYONE COULD EVER HAVE. MY PRAYER FOR HIS CHILDREN AND MANY FRIENDS IS THAT GOD WILL HOLD ALLOF US IN HIS ARMS AND COMFORT US. REST IN PEACE DEAR FRIEND, AND SAY HELLO TO BETTY AND MY DAYTON AND DAVID FOR ME. LOVE JANE IRVIN MORRISON
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Thursday, November 7, 2013
May peace be with you all. Thoughts and Prayers go out to his family during this difficult time.
Amy, Sarah, and LaNita
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