James G. Cox, age 81, of Richmond Road in Irvine, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at the St. Joe Hospital in London following a short illness. He was born February 7, 1942 in Estill County and was the son of Truman C. and Ada Evans Cox. He was a retired machine operator for Phillips Lighting. He attended the Flatwoods Christian Church where he also served as a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher. He had lived in Estill County all his life. He is survived by:
His wife: Doris Rice Cox
1 daughter: Kelley Ann (Brandon) Holloway - Estill Co.
1 son: James Lynn (Kimberly) Cox - Estill Co.
1 sister: Dewana Dozier - Madison Co.
3 grandchildren: Gavin David Holloway, Garrett James Holloway, and Gunner Kane Holloway
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Earl Douglas Cox.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, February 25, 11 AM at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Charlie Brown officiating. Burial will be at the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held Friday from 6 to 9 PM at the Funeral Home.
