He was preceded in death by brothers, James, David and Donnie Cox.
He is survived by his wife, Norma Jean; sons, Brian (Kimberly), James (Jamie), Thomas (Elaine); brother, George; sisters, Lora Deering (Bob) and Bonnie Cogswell; grandsons, Trais and Dylan.
Visitation will be held Monday from 1-8 p.m. at Fairdale-McDaniel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 411 Fairdale Road, Cremation was chosen.