John Hilary Cox Jr

John H. Cox, Jr., 72, of Mansfield, Texas, passed away July 8, 2019.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for his three grandsons at Texas Trust Credit Union (Bear Evinger's Cubs). After his son-in-law’s early death, he prided himself on being a father figure to his grandchildren.

John was born on May 14, 1947 in Montgomery, Alabama. He received his Juris Doctorate and worked professionally in advertising and organizational development. He served in both the United States Army and United States Navy. John was passionate about providing service to his fellow man. He was a loving husband to Marsha and loving father to Chip and Melissa. John was also a devoted Papa to his grandsons, Jake, Zack and Cage Evinger. We will miss his tremendous love for his family, his gentlemanly character, and his concern for others.

John is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, a sister and son-in-law.

Survivors include his Loving wife, Marsha; son, Chip (Cora); daughter, Melissa; grandsons, Jake, Zack and Cage and host of extended family and friends.