On Saturday January 6, 2024, Thomas R. Cox, Sr. went home to be with the Lord.
Tommy was born on April 18, 1940, to Blair and Gwendolyn Cox of Ashland, Mississippi.
As a young man, he moved to Memphis and proudly proclaimed his Scrapper status as a
graduate of Southside High School. He loved all sports. His athleticism in fastpitch
softball was recognized by being inducted into the Memphis Amateur Sports Hall of
Fame. Golf was a favorite pastime for him. He was a member of several golf groups
including the Audubon and Fox Meadows Seniors. He was an avid Ole Miss football fan.
Often, Tommy could be found dancing at the Memphis Bop Club. He was a member of
New Hope Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother,
Richard Cox. Tommy leaves behind two loving children, Rick Cox (Amber) and
Gwendolyn Lindsey (Sam), five grandchildren-Ricky, Taylor, Ginny, Chandler, and Hadley-
he was affectionately known as Papau or Pappy. He also leaves two sisters-Barbara Gregg
and Roberta "Bobbie" Poff, and one brother Blair Cox (Kim). Tommy also leaves a niece,
Angela Ferrell (Steve) and nephews, Mike Gregg (Connye) and Allen Poff.

If you wish to honor his memory in lieu of flowers, a donation to the Bartlett Animal
Shelter in honor of his love for his grand dogs Ellie and Jethro would be appreciated.
https://checkout.shelterluv.com/donate/cob