Charles L. Cox Sr. was born in Laurel Mississippi on July 1st 1930. He resided in Terrytown Louisiana for the last 55 years and passed away peacefully at his home on Monday December 2nd ,2019 at the age of 89. He is survived by his wife Emily L. Cox , 2 sons Charles L. Cox Jr. and Joseph G. Cox Sr. (Karen) and 1 sister Terry Pearce (Al). He left 4 grandchildren Joseph Cox Jr.(Katie), Christopher Cox (Heidi), Robert Charles Cox, Daniel Cox (Leah) and 7 great-Grandchildren Christian Andrew, Jazmyn Cox, Dakota Cox, Joe Cox lll, Andrew Cox, Sami-Jo Cox and Logan Cox. He had many nieces and nephews to include the Jason Gibson(Melanie) family. He has a devoted Brother-in-law Milton Lackey and family.
Charlie was preceded in death by his parents Albert G. Cox Sr. and Eugenia M. Graham, siblings Albert G Cox Jr., Louis Cox and Linton Cox .
He was a loving husband of 63 years, devoted Father, Grandfather, Great-Grand Father and Uncle.
Charlie started young working odd jobs including a life guard at Laurel city pool. He graduated from Laurel high school, attended one year of Jr. college and then enlisted in the Navy. During his time in the navy he served as a Boatswains Mate Third Class on the USS Earnest G. Small DDR-838 during the Korean war. After receiving an honorable discharge he attended Mississippi Southern College (USM) where he met Emily Lackey, married her and graduated.
He went to work in the oil field as a Geophysical seismic engineer and retired as a seismic data broker. He was a Member of the International geophysical society.
He played a major role for eight years with the boy scouts for both troop 19 and troop 66 making sure the scouts got to their outings including many camp outs and canoe trips.
Charlie was a Methodist for all of his life and loved Gretna United Methodist church. He worked in many areas of the church from teaching Sunday school, ushering and was on many executive boards during his years with the church.
He attended his U.S Navy ship reunions from 2005 to present, driving to each reunion which were held at many locations throughout the United States.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service at Gretna United Methodist Church at 1309 Whitney Ave. Gretna, LA 70056 on Wednesday December 11th 2019. Visitation will be from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm, followed by a service. Following the service will be a procession to Metairie Cemetery for a graveside service.
Location for the burial: Metairie Cemetery 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70124
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