James "Jim" Edward Cox

December 10, 1946 - February 22, 2021

Memorial services for James “Jim” Cox will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Friendly Baptist Church with Rev. Pat Alvey officiating under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home. Jim passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, February 22, 2021. He was born December 10, 1946 in Boise, Idaho to O.W. and May Roy Cox. Jim was a member of Friendly Baptist Church where he started the 24-hr. prayer line and was actively involved in Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast. He was President of Liberty City Water Board for over 35 years. Jim was preceded in death by his father, O.W. Cox; mother, May R. Cox; and brother, Arthur Cox. He is survived by his loving family including his wife, Vanessa Faye; daughter, Tiffany Bohrer and husband, Joe; son, Jim Cox and wife, Amy; son, Jonathan Cox and wife, Taylor; son, Ryan Cox and fiancé, Miranda; grandchildren, Mattison Noakes, London Whitehead, Mandry Cox and Hawkins Whitehead; and countless nieces, nephews and family members. Honorary pallbearers will be Howard Shipp, Russ Williams, John Ray, Hawkins Whitehead, Mandry Cox, Jackson Noakes and Juan Monzon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, TX 75701; Friendly Baptist Church, 1903 E. Front St., Tyler, TX 75702; Elderville Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 7862, Longview, TX 75607.