James B. Cox Sr.

September 15, 1935 - February 9, 2021

James B. Cox, Sr. age 85 of Cambridge, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 in Panama City, Florida. He was born on September 15, 1935 in Pullman, West Virginia, a son of the late Paul K. Cox and Louise S. (Simpson) Cox. Mr. Cox received his masters degree from West Virginia University after serving his country in the U.S. Army, 3rd ACR stationed in Nuremberg, Germany. Jim retired from Cambridge City Schools after 30 years of teaching, coaching numerous sports and directing the athletic program. He was a Christian and a member of the Church of Christ at 10th and Clairmont, Cambridge and faithfully attended Jenks Avenue Church of Christ in Panama City, Florida. He leaves his wife of 63 years, Barbara S. (Smith) Cox; a son James B. "J.B." (wife Lori) Cox, Jr.; and grandchildren, Spencer Cox, Kendall Cox and Adam J. Eldredge all of Florida. James is preceded in death by: his parents and a daughter Crista Cox Eldredge. Graveside services will be held at Northwood Cemetery, Cambridge, Ohio, on Friday, February 19, 2021 at 11:00am. Due to the weather and some unforeseen circumstances, the family will not be in attendance. Evangelist, John Keith will provide comforting words about the life of Jim Cox. This service will be recorded in the Chapel at Northwood Cemetery and posted to Jim's online guest book / tribute page at www.bundy-lawfuneralhome.com.