Bobby was a member of Dalraida Baptist Church for 67 years. He served as a deacon, including being voted as the chairman of the deacons. Bobby was also a member of the worship choir and a teacher of Sunday school.
Bobby worked as an electrician for his entire working life and retired as a master electrician.
Bobby attended Robert E. Lee High School and started on the varsity football team. He also played football for Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama for one season.
Bobby was a fan of science fiction, southern gospel music, and crossword puzzles and games.
He is survived by his loving wife, Betty Bush Cox of 48 years; daughter, Kelly Lynne Cox; son, Robert Keith Cox and wife Robyn Shill Cox; granddaughter, Sarah Cassidy Cox; grandson, Robert Logan Cox; sister, Linda Cox Baker and husband Ray Baker; sister, Janet Cox Mann and husband Barry Mann; brother, Dr. Harold W. Cox and wife Debbie Cox; and ten nephews and nieces.
He is preceded in death by his parents, James McGehee Cox and Helen Bagley Cox; and sister Carol Cox Lee.
A visitation for James will be held Tuesday, January 25, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Leak Memory Chapel, 945 Lincoln Road, Montgomery, AL 36109. A graveside service will occur Wednesday, January 26, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Greenwood Serenity Memorial Gardens, 909 Lincoln Road, Montgomery, AL 36109.
Flowers accepted or remembrances can be made to the Dalraida Baptist Church benevolence fund.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Leak-MC.com for the Cox family.
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