Billy Cox Obituary
He was born in Lee County on, April 1, 1938, to the late Roland Wilson Cox and Lessie Lett Cox. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Mary Elizabeth Reece. Following graduation from high school, Mr. Cox attended King's Business College completing his Accounting Degree. He worked as a controller for Hunter Motor Lines, Provident Finance Company and later retiring from Trion, Inc. He served his country in the Army National Guard and was a proud Iron Dukes charter member.
Surviving relatives are his wife of 64 years Mary Frances Berryman Cox; daughter Jill Cox; brother, Stanley Wilson Cox; sisters Linda Sue Cox Crompton, and Barbara Ann Cox.
A funeral service will be conducted Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Jonesboro Heights Baptist Church with Rev. Brian Charland officiating. The family will receive friends following the funeral service in the McDowell Hall.
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Mandy Peacock Holloman
December 2, 2025
I am so sorry. Billy Joe was a great man. I remember all the times we were over at the lake house. Him and your mama were also so sweet. I remember all the times he would ride us around the lake so slow , we Always asked to speed up a little. Praying for you jill and Mary
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