He was retired from the U. S. Air Force.
Mr. Cox was a member of Towering Oaks Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years: Gerry Cox; two daughters and sons-in-law: Rhonda and Chris Bradley, Brenda and Daniel Acord; one son: Rob Cox; 14 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; two sisters; four brothers .
The body has been cremated.
There will be a gathering of friends 4-6 p.m. Thursday, January 19, 2012, in the chapel of Towering Oaks Baptist Church. Rev. Dr. Tommy Pierce will officiate.
Interment will follow at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Towering Oaks Baptist Church, 1985 Buckingham Road, Greeneville, TN, 37745.
