James Cox II

James Ezra Cox, II age 73, of Marietta, Georgia passed away April 25, 2020. Private Graveside Service will be held Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Upson Memorial Gardens in Thomaston, GA and at a later date a memorial service will be held for all family and friends to celebrate Jim's life when we feel it is safe to gather. He was preceded in death by his parents James E. Cox, Sr. and Sara Ellington Cox and sister Joyce Cook.

James was a native of Thomaston, GA where he graduated from Robert E. Lee High School. He then graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor's Degree. He retired from Delta Airlines after 31 years and then retiring from the City of Smyrna after 15 years service. He was a member of McEachern Memorial United Methodist Church in Powder Springs, GA. He was a member of the Yarrab Shrine, Yarrab Red Devil Clown Unit, and Southeast Shrine Clown Association.

Survivors include: wife of 34 years Donna Cox of Marietta, GA; son: Jay (Tamara) Cox of Douglasville, GA; seven grandchildren: Dylan Cox, Grace Cox, Sara Cox, Trevor Melton, Hannah Bourquardez, Keller Mallins and Savannah Bourquardez; two nephews, one niece and their children.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in James Cox's memory to Shriners Hospital for Children. https://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/shc

Online guest book at www.westcobbfuneralhome.com .