James Ray Cox

James Ray Cox was born on November 15, 1955 in Kaufman, Texas to James Frank Cox and Nora Aline Cox Cox. He grew up in Seagoville, Dallas County until 1970 when they moved to Van. He joined the Van Vandals Band at Van High School and graduated in 1974.

James married Terry Ann Hunter on June 16, 1978. After a short time they moved to Longview and he went to work for Eastman Kodak on October 2, 1978. He worked for Eastman 22 years and retired when he was disabled by a bone disease.

James was a long time member of the Church of Christ. He attended the Pine Tree Church of Christ where he has participated in Caring and Sharing Ministry, the security team and was a Connect small group leader. Faith was an important part of James’ life. He never met a stranger. He had a servant heart and was always ready to help with who or whatever was needed.

James enjoyed fishing, collecting antiques, gardening, raising chickens, family genealogy, visiting with friends and spending time with the grandkids.

James was preceded in death by his parents James Frank Cox and Nora Aline Cox. James is survived by his wife of 43 years Terry Cox, daughter Carrie Riddles (Cecil), son Hunter (Stacie), son Jason (Brittani), daughter Britani Britton (James), brother Jerry Cox, sister Joyce Cox Robertson (Gary), niece Christianne Robertson, 6 grandchildren Blake, Hannah, Jocelynn, Parker, Remington, Pierson and many cousins and friends.

Family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday March 24, 2022 5 - 7 PM at Lakeview Funeral home.

Funeral services for James will be held at 1:30 Friday March 25, 2022 at Pine Tree Church of Christ 3221 Dundee Rd. Visitation 30 minutes prior to service. Burial following at Lakeview Memorial Garden.

In lieu of flowers the family requests a donation be made to the Caring and Sharing Ministry c/o Pine Tree Church of Christ; 3221 Dundee Rd., Longview, Texas 75604.