Cox
Larry David Cox, 75, of Salem, AL, formerly of Blackshear, passed away Monday, September 29, 2025 at his residence.
Born November 18, 1949, in Richl and County, SC, he had worked for Gilman Paper Co in Blackshear prior to moving to Salem.
He was a son of the late David and Geraldine Roberson Cox. He was also preceded in death by a son, Foster Cox and a granddaughter, Taryn Cox.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Marie Foster Cox, Salem, AL; sons, Michael (Leslie) Cox, Columbus and Christopher Cox (Kay Smith), Salem, AL; a brother, Donald Cox (Aline Leggett), Patterson; grandchildren, Tyler Cox, Charleston, SC, Christian Jordan (Madison Marie), Camp Pendleton, CA and Nathan Cox and Ayden Cox, both of Salem, AL; greatgranddaughter, Violet Simmons and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
A visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, October 1, at McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory in Columbus.
In lieu of flowers for the Columbus visitation, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association at heart.org.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Friday, October 3, from the Pearson- Dial Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment followed in the Laura Chapel Cemetery.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online guestbook at www.pearsondial.com.
McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family in Columbus.
Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is honored to assist the Cox family during this time.
