Cox, James C. 86, passed away Tuesday at St's Mary & Elizabeth Hospital.
He was born in Centertown, KY to Ira C. & Anna (Coy) Cox. He was a retired Mechanical Inspector with Boatwright Ordnance, (Civil Service) Ft. Knox, KY.
He was a WWII Army veteran and a Purple Heart Recipient, having served in the European Theatre. He was a member of the Centertown Masonic Lodge.
He was preceeded in death by his Parents & his sisters, Ona Mae Casebier & Alma Porter.
Survivors include his Sons: Stephen C. Cox (Sheila) and Gregory J. Cox (Phyllis); 6 Grandchildren; 5 Great Grandchildren and his Longtime Friend & Companion: Pansy L. Young.
Funeral Service Friday 11:00 AM at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Hwy, with burial in Louisville Memorial Gardens West.
Visitation: Thursday 5 - 8 PM Expressions of Sympathy to the Masonic Home of Kentucky.