Joe John Cox, 87, of Rockingham, passed away on April 29, 2024.
He was born in Troy to the late Irene and Wade Cox.
Joe was a devoted husband of 61 years to Juanita Gallimore Cox and a loving father to Pam Patterson (Rodney) and Michael Cox (Lynne). He cherished his grandchildren Kylee, Bryson (Cassidy), Meredith (Jacob), Allen (Taylor), and great-grandchildren Mallory, Leamon, Dorothy, Alton, Alley and Myles.
Joe is survived by his sisters, Shirley Webb (Clarence), Marie Thompson (Steve), Betty Lassiter, Becky Russel, and brother Howard Cox; numerous nieces and nephews; and his extended Gallimore family.
He attended Troy High School and later Asheboro Technical College. Joe had a successful career as a purchasing agent, working 29 and 1/2 years at Russell Hosiery Mill before retiring from Laurel Hill Paper Company.
In his free time, Joe enjoyed playing golf and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a faithful member of Norman Presbyterian Church.
Joe Cox will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, May 3, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Norman Presbyterian Church with Dr. Jack Bowling officiating. Burial will follow in the Norman Cemetery.
Memorials can be made to Norman Presbyterian Church, c/o Phyllis Jones, 5152 Hwy 24, Cameron, N.C. 28326.
Online condolences may be made at watson-kingfuneralhome.com. Watson-King Funeral Home in Hamlet is serving the Cox family.
