Joseph B. “J.B.” Cox, 81, of Ringgold passed away Monday, May 7, 2018. He was a native of Crossville, TN and had lived in the north Georgia area for most of his life. He retired in 2002 from Coors Electronics with 45 years of service. J.B. was a simple man who enjoyed spending time at home with his family and his dog, Bailey.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Margaret Cox; brothers, Clarence, Lester, Gene, and Jack Cox; and sister, Jeanette Knox.
Survivors include his wife, Pamela Cox; children, Danny (Vickie) Cox of Ft. Oglethorpe and Lisa (Mark) Holden of Ringgold; brother, Elmo Cox of Crossville; grandchildren, Matthew Holden and Courtney Cox; great granddaughter, Tenlee Holden; and several nieces and nephews.
Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Graveside services will be held Thursday at 2:30p.m. at Lakewood South Memory Gardens with Pastor Mark Miller officiating.
The family will receive friends Thursday from 12-2p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.