R.P. Cox

R.P. Cox was born December 7, 1930 in McNairy County, TN the son of the late Hugh Allen and Elta Jane Halbrooks Cox.He was united in marriage to Jean Jamerson on September 16, 1949.Mr. Cox had worked at Brown Shoe Company for 29 years as a shoe cutter and was also a farmer. He was a member of Mt. Gilead Baptist church in Bethel Springs. He served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Korean Conlict.Mr. Cox loved being around people, rabbit hunting, his beagle dogs, and could never turn down a chance to talk with a friend or a stranger.Mr. Cox departed this life on August 11, 2012 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 81 Years, 8 Months, 4 Days. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jean Jamerson Cox of Bethel Springs, TN; a sister, Imogene Evans of Bethel Springs, TN; two brothers, Leon Cox of Jackson, TN, Hugh Wayne Cox of Hornsby, TN; host of neices, nephews and many friends.In addition to his parents, Mr. Cox was preceded in death by a brother, James Cox.