James Edward "Jim" Cox

James Edward “Jim” Cox, 75, of Muskogee, Oklahoma passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2015. He was born March 5, 1940 to Earnest Herbie “Herb” Cox and Christel (Brown) Cox in Langley, Oklahoma. He graduated from Okay High School with the class of 1958. Jim then attended Northeastern State University and obtained his Bachelors of Science and Masters in Administration. Jim taught math classes in the Muskogee Public School System for 26 years at Alice Robertson Jr. High and Muskogee High. He also taught an additional five years in Missouri. Jim loved entertaining with magic tricks and storytelling and incorporated that into his classroom, which created a fun atmosphere to learn. Jim married the love of his life, Sandy (Goad) Cox, on July 3, 1959 in Muskogee, Oklahoma. They shared more than 56 years of life and marriage together. Jim was a charter member of Muskogee Church of Christ. He was also a former member and president of the Optimist Club and a member of the Christian Motorcycle Club. Some of his favorite hobbies include fishing, reading, and four-wheeling. His passion was carpentry which he used to honor and glorify God. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Earnest Herbie “Herb” Cox and Christel (Brown) Cox; paternal grandparents, William and Elizabeth Cox; maternal grandparents, Berry and Alice Brown. He is survived by his wife, Sandy Cox of the home; daughters, Nita Wittman of Houston, TX, Sheri Barton and husband John of Muskogee, OK; granddaughters, Lindy Ewalt and husband Ross of Cincinnati, OH, Alison Barton of Edmond, OK; sister, Betty Perkins of Duncan, OK; sister-in-law, Brenda Hull of Muskogee, OK; and many nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends. The family will receive visitors 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, October 18, 2015 at Cornerstone Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to the Church Missions at Muskogee Church of Christ, 3206 N York St, Muskogee, OK 74403. A celebration of Jim’s life will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 19, 2015 at Muskogee Church of Christ with Minister Boyd Stiles officiating. Pallbearers will be John Barton, Ross Ewalt, Jeff Hull, and Rowdy Hull. Funeral services are under the direction of Cornerstone Funeral Home, 1830 N. York Street, Muskogee. Condolences may be made to the family online @ www.cornerstoneofmuskogee.com.

James Edward "Jim" Cox

March 5, 1940 - October 14, 2015