Born October 31, 1924 in Greenville SC, he was a son of the late Gustus "Gus" Monroe Cox and Ollie Iola Massingille Cox.
He graduated from Westville High School. Mr. Cox was a US Army Air Corp Veteran of WWII and longtime member of Augusta Road Baptist Church where he held numerous positions within the church, including being recognized as Deacon Emeritus. His involvement in other local organizations included the Greenville Exchange Club and American Legion.
Harold retired from G. M. Cox & Company which was originally started in 1919 by his father, Gus Cox, in Greenville SC. After the death of his father in 1963, he and his brother Monroe Cox continued the business until 1995.
Harold is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his siblings: Robert Frank Cox, Taula Mae Cox, Hazel Odessa Cox, Evelyn Cox Young, William Marshall Cox, James Monroe Cox, and Frances Cox Hamilton.
A Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Augusta Road Baptist Church in Greenville. Visitation will be held prior to service at 10:00 am. Burial will follow the service at Graceland Cemetery West, Greenville SC.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Augusta Road Baptist Church, 1823 Augusta St, Greenville, SC 29605.
A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting www.mackeymortuary.com.