Cox, John Bourdon 90 of Knoxville, TN passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021. He was an avid hunter who loved the outdoors, a practical joker who liked adventure, enjoyed gardening and tinkering in his work shop. John was a machinist at various facilities through out the country including K25 and Y12.
John was predeceased by his mother, Jeanette Bourdon Bright and father, Sherman Cox. He is survived by spouse, Dorothy Cox; children, Karen Scott, Steve Cox, and Randy Cox; granddaughter, Chelsey Wample; great grandchildren, Elliana and Zander Wample; sisters, Nancy (Fulton) Wright and Janice Heath; many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the staff at Amedisys Hospice and Professional Case Management for their exceptional care.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's research at www.michaeljfox.org/donate.
A private service will be held for the family and John will be laid to rest at Lynnhurst Cemetery.