Henry Fondren Cox

Mr. Henry Fondren Cox of Slocomb passed away Saturday, January 30, 2016 at his home. He was 74.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 2, 2016 in the chapel of Sorrells Funeral Home & Crematory in Slocomb with Reverend Scott Byrd and Reverend Wayne Parker officiating.  Interment will follow in the Hartford City Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m.

Henry was born January 18, 1942 in Jefferson County to the late Charlie H. and Lettie Lorean Fondren Cox.  He was employed with General Telephone & Electric Company for 33 years until his retirement and served honorably in the United States Army National Guard.  Henry was a devoted husband, caring father and grandfather who will be dearly missed.

In addition to his parents, one sister, Mary Jane Hatcher and two brothers: Johnnie Lee Cox  and Charles Cox preceded him in death.

Survivors include his wife of  51 years, Cheryl Sue Cox; two sons: Brian Cox (Bobbie) and Slade Cox (Joy) all of Slocomb: four grandchildren: Shelby Cox, Dalton Cox, Bradley Cox (Allyson) and Blake Cox; one sister, Delores Peterson, Hartford; one brother, Jim Cox (Paula), Youngstown, FL; several nieces, nephews and other extended family and friends.