Mr J.D. Cox

Title

Mr J.D. Cox

Description

J.D. Cox was born June 26, 1914 in Spartanburg County, SC. His parents were the late Rev. Clinton and Stella Cox, of Greer, SC. Mr Cox was tenth of eleven children. He and his family attended Maple Creek Baptist Church where many of his relative continue to be active members today. During his youth he sang in a gospel quartet with his nephew, Luther Martin, Jr., brother, Newport Cox, and cousin, Woodrow Cox. After growing up in Greer, he worked at a local funeral home before joining the army.
During WWII, he served 5 years in the US Army. His leadership abilities and excellent interpersonal skills became apparent, and he was ultimately promoted to Staff Sergeant. He received several medals and ribbons including the Bronze Star. His foreign service included both Europe and Okinawa. While in Central Europe, he managed and directed crucial engineering and construction projects.
During military training, J.D. Cox was stationed at Fort Bragg, NC. While there, destiny was fulfilled when he met and later married the love of his life who was attending college at Fayetteville State Teachers College near the army base. When the war was over, J.D. and his wife, Classie, moved to Schenectady, NY to join his brother the Rev. L.C. Cox. After a short stay in Schenectady, they moved to Milwaukee, WI, joining another Greer native who relocated earlier, his nephew, Luther Martin, Jr. While living in Milwaukee, J.D. worked for General Electric for 35 years before his retirement. His wife, Classie Cox, taught with Milwaukee Public Schools approximately 35 years before her retirement.
J.D. was a member of the Greater Galilee Baptist Church in Milwaukee, WI, where he sang with the male chorus, served on the Trustee Board, and volunteered with the Hot Meals Program. He and his wife were the parents of 3 children: James Cox, Richard Cox, and Kathy Cox-Swope Williams. He also has a daughter, Joan Hood, who was born in Greer, SC and lives in Milwaukee, WI.
Mr. J.D. Cox passed away on January 26, 2001. He was 86 years old. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grand-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.

birthday

June 26, 1914

Death Date

January 26, 2001

Occupation

Funeral home, 5 years in US Army (promoted to Staff Sergeant), General Electric

Relation

Reverend Clinton Lafayette Cox

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