Johnny Cox

Johnny Cox, 78, of Colbert, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 2, 2026, surrounded by his family.

Born in Athens, he was a son of the late Charlie Cox and Sally Head Cox. Johnny was a Veteran of the United States Army having served in the Vietnam War. He was also a faithful member of Bible Baptist Church and most importantly, he loved his family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Sarah, Richard, Billy, Lonnie, Jerry, Linda and Joyce.

Survivors include his wife, Sandra Cox; children, John J. Cox (Heather), Jana Fountain (David), Ken Horton (Michelle), Christy Rezgui, Lori Kurta (John), Carolyn Brown and Billy Beck (Jamie); sisters, Gail Herring (Mike) and Sally Cox; grandchildren, Jennifer, Corey, Danny, Claudia, Eli, Christopher, Isaiah, Ava and Ansley and several great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 2:00 pm at Bible Baptist Church with interment following in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 1:00 pm at the church.

Flowers are optional or in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of Johnny to Bible Baptist Church, 211 Cleghorne Road, Colbert, GA 30628.

Lord and Stephens, Danielsville is in charge of arrangements.

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