- Date Of Birth: May 13, 1951
- Date Of Death: January 16, 2020
- State: Arkansas
John Douglas Cox of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with his Lord and Savior, Thursday, January 16, 2020, in Waldron, Arkansas surrounded by his loving family. John was born May 13, 1951, in Waldron. Arlamsas to John Sidney Cox and Bessie Juanita (Himes) Cox. He was 68 years old. John was of the Pentecostal faith. He had a faith like no other, and he served God whole heartedly.
John married the love of his life when he was just a young man. Together they grew up, raised a family and made a life of love, laughter and happiness. John was a hard worker, honest and was a man of his word. He was a jack of all trades including electrical work, lumber yard, logging and production at the poultry plant. He could do anything he set his mind to. John enjoyed hunting and fishing but frustration would set in when his wife would out fish him.
John leaves behind to cherish his memory, his adoring wife of 45 years, Wilma Jean Cox of the home, his children: John Robert Cox and wife Regina, Juanita Atchley and husband Larry all of Waldron, Arkansas and Adam Cox and wife Sue all of Harvey, Arkansas. PaPa will forever remain in the hearts of his nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. John leaves a lasting legacy with one sister Marie Payton of Waldron, Arkansas. John will be missed by all that knew him and the many whose lives he impacted, including a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbors and friends he dearly loved.
John is preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Bessie Cox and a daughter in law, Lorie Cox.
John’s life celebration will be 10:00 a.m.
