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     Lieutenant Colonel Emmett Maud Cox Jr. was born on 2 June 1918 in Georgia. He was the son of Emmett Maud Cox and Lillian Pearl Caldwell. He was a soldier in the US Army. Lieutenant Colonel Emmett Maud Cox Jr. married Yvonne M. (?) after 1935. Lieutenant Colonel Emmett Maud Cox Jr. lived in 1940 in Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama. He died on 30 November 2016 at age 98

November 30, 2016 Emmett M. Cox, Jr., age 98, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2016. Mr. Cox was a veteran of WWII and retired after 30 years of service as a Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Army. He was awarded the Army of Occupation Medal (Germany), Armed Forces Reserve Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal and Legion of Merit. During WWII, he served in North Africa and the battle of the Anzio Beach Head in Italy. After the war, he served in the United States, but at times, was stationed in South Korea and Naples, Italy. He was a member of Fairhope United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Yvonne M. Cox of Fairhope; sons, Judge Emmett Ripley Cox (Ann) of Fairhope and Kenneth Wood Cox (Peggy) of Troy; four grandchildren, John Haas Cox (Francesca Wakem), Catherine Cox Jouet (Jason), Kenneth Wood Cox, Jr. (Lydia), and Taylor Cox Jinright (Ross); twelve great grandchildren; brother, Eugene Cox (Cynthia) of Oceanside, CA; other relatives and friends. Military Graveside services and interment will be held for the family in Memory Gardens of Fairhope. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to The Haven, 559 S. Section Street, Fairhope, Salvation Army, 2015 West McKenzie Street, Foley, AL 36535 or The William F. Green State Veteran's Home 300 Faulkner Dr. Bay Minette, AL 36507. He was buried at Memory Gardens of Fairhope, Fairhope, Baldwin County, Alabama.

     Emmett Maud Cox was born on 22 October 1890 in Alabama.¹ He was the son of Julius Edward "Eddie" Cox and Willie Lorena Averett. Emmett Maud Cox married Lillian Pearl Caldwell before 1918. Emmett Maud Cox lived in 1920 in Slocumb, Geneva County, Alabama. He lived in 1930 in Cottonwood, Houston County, Alabama. He died on 23 May 1957 in Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama, at age 66.¹ He was buried at Emmaus Cemetery, Luverne, Crenshaw County, Alabama.¹

     Lillian Pearl Caldwell was born on 28 February 1890 in Alabama.¹ She married Emmett Maud Cox, son of Julius Edward "Eddie" Cox and Willie Lorena Averett, before 1918. As of before 1918,her married name was Cox. Lillian Pearl Caldwell died on 14 March 1972 in Luverne, Crenshaw County, Alabama, at age 82.¹ She was buried at Emmaus Cemetery, Luverne, Crenshaw County, Alabama.¹

     Lieutenant Colonel Eugene C. Cox is the son of Emmett Maud Cox and Lillian Pearl Caldwell.

     Yvonne M. (?) married Lieutenant Colonel Emmett Maud Cox Jr., son of Emmett Maud Cox and Lillian Pearl Caldwell, after 1935.

     Judge Emmett Ripley Cox is the son of Lieutenant Colonel Emmett Maud Cox Jr. and Yvonne M. (?) Judge Emmett Ripley Cox married Ann (?) after 1955.

     Kenneth Wood Cox is the son of Lieutenant Colonel Emmett Maud Cox Jr. and Yvonne M. (?) Kenneth Wood Cox married Peggy (?) after 1955.

     Ann (?) married Judge Emmett Ripley Cox, son of Lieutenant Colonel Emmett Maud Cox Jr. and Yvonne M. (?), after 1955.

     Peggy (?) married Kenneth Wood Cox, son of Lieutenant Colonel Emmett Maud Cox Jr. and Yvonne M. (?), after 1955.

     Charlie Annais Fletcher Cox was born on 15 March 1884 in Dale County, Alabama.¹ He was the son of Julius Edward "Eddie" Cox and Willie Lorena Averett. Charlie Annais Fletcher Cox married Sabie Annett Bailey. Charlie Annais Fletcher Cox married Pauline Chandler before 1932.² Charlie Annais Fletcher Cox died on 23 May 1986 in Slocumb, Geneva County, Alabama, at age 102.¹ He was buried at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Slocumb, Geneva County, Alabama.¹

     Dera Mae Cox was born on 2 February 1886 in Dale County, Alabama. She was the daughter of Julius Edward "Eddie" Cox and Willie Lorena Averett. Dera Mae Cox died on 3 January 1987 in Slocumb, Geneva County, Alabama, at age 100.

     Brady Carl Cox was born on 7 February 1888 in Dale County, Alabama. He was the son of Julius Edward "Eddie" Cox and Willie Lorena Averett. Brady Carl Cox died on 29 May 1960 in Florala, Alabama, at age 72.

     Emily Aldine Cox was born on 27 January 1893 in Dale County, Alabama. She was the daughter of Julius Edward "Eddie" Cox and Willie Lorena Averett. Emily Aldine Cox died on 11 February 1947 in Baltimore, Maryland, at age 54.

     Walter W. Cox was born on 10 March 1895 in Dale County, Alabama. He was the son of Julius Edward "Eddie" Cox and Willie Lorena Averett. Walter W. Cox died on 31 May 1971 in Florala, Alabama, at age 76.

     Bush Cox was born in 1898 in Dale County, Alabama. He was the son of Julius Edward "Eddie" Cox and Willie Lorena Averett. Bush Cox died on 5 January 1987 in Hartford, Alabama.

     Thelma Evelyn Cox was born on 3 March 1901. She was the daughter of Julius Edward "Eddie" Cox and Willie Lorena Averett. Thelma Evelyn Cox died on 13 July 1979 at age 78. She was buried at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Slocumb, Geneva County, Alabama.

     Julius Edward Cox Jr. was born on 9 October 1921 in Slocumb, Geneva County, Alabama. He was the son of Julius Edward "Eddie" Cox and Sarah Mattie Estelle Metcalf. Julius Edward Cox Jr. died on 17 September 1983 in Abbeville, Henry County, Alabama, at age 61.

     Martha Cox was born on 22 December 1923 in Geneva County, Alabama. She was the daughter of Julius Edward "Eddie" Cox and Sarah Mattie Estelle Metcalf. Martha Cox died on 7 June 2005 in Dothan, Houston County, Alabama, at age 81
The Dothan Eagle
Houston Co., Ala.

Byrd Funeral Home
Dothan, Houston Co., Ala.

Martha Cox Thomley went to be with her Lord Tuesday, June 7, 2005, at her home. She fought a courageous battle with Alzheimers for 11 years.

Graveside services will be 10 a.m., Thursday, June 9, 2005, at Memory Hill Cemetery with Dr. Johnny Fain officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 until 8 p.m. tonight. At other times the family will be at the Stewart residence 6861 J.B. Chapman Road, Midland City, Ala.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, 300 West Main St., Dothan, Ala. 36303.

Mrs. Thomley was born in Geneva County, Ala. on Dec. 22, 1923. She graduated from Hartford High in 1941. She was a 1945 R.N. graduate of Moody Hospital School of nursing. She was a partner with Ben Thomley at Thomley Plumbing Company, Vance Equipment Company and Thomley's Heating and Air Conditioning. She retired in 1976. Mrs. Thomley was a member of First Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mattie and J.E. Cox, Hartford; one brother, Ed Cox, Abbeville, Ala; and one love sister, Marion Harper of Panama City, Fla.

She is survived by three children, Paul Thomley, Don Thomley and his wife, Kathy, Lynn Stewart and her husband, Jack; five grandchildren, Ben Stewart and his wife, Celia, Melissa and Hunter Stewart, Amanda and Justin Thomley.

A special "Thank You" to Martha's caregivers and guardian angels, Blondell Turner, Gert Myhand and also Betty Jo Terry who is deceased. She was buried at Memory Hill Cemetery, Dothan, Houston County, Alabama.

     Pony Black Cox was born on 15 November 1903.¹ He was the son of Julius Edward "Eddie" Cox and Willie Lorena Averett.¹ Pony Black Cox died on 29 September 1985 at age 81.¹ He was buried at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Slocumb, Geneva County, Alabama.¹

     Sabie Annett Bailey was born on 20 February 1884.¹ Her married name was Cox. She married Charlie Annais Fletcher Cox, son of Julius Edward "Eddie" Cox and Willie Lorena Averett. Sabie Annett Bailey died on 16 March 1925 at age 41.¹ She was buried.¹

     Pauline Chandler was born on 11 March 1903.¹ As of before 1932,her married name was Cox.¹ She married Charlie Annais Fletcher Cox, son of Julius Edward "Eddie" Cox and Willie Lorena Averett, before 1932.¹ Pauline Chandler died on 27 July 1982 at age 79.¹ She was buried at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Slocumb, Geneva County, Alabama.¹

     Walter Warren Cox was born on 26 April 1932 in Geneva County, Alabama.¹ He was the son of Charlie Annais Fletcher Cox and Pauline Chandler.¹ Walter Warren Cox died on 18 February 2015 in Georgia at age 82.¹ He was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Elba, Coffee County, Alabama.¹

     Steven Warren Cox was born on 28 December 1958.¹ He was the son of Walter Warren Cox.¹ Steven Warren Cox died on 23 March 2009 at age 50.¹ He was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Elba, Coffee County, Alabama.¹

     Mattie Ellen Cox was born on 17 July 1879.¹ She was the daughter of William Jasper "Willie" Cox and Martha Ellen "Dollie" Parker. Mattie Ellen Cox died on 5 September 1943 at age 64. She was buried at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Slocumb, Geneva County, Alabama.¹

     Magnola Cox was born on 21 January 1891.¹ She was the daughter of William Jasper "Willie" Cox and Martha Ellen "Dollie" Parker. Magnola Cox died on 11 February 1966 at age 75.¹ She was buried at Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church Cemetery #1, Houston County, Alabama.¹

     Mildred Clyde Cox was born on 6 March 1901 in Slocumb, Geneva County, Alabama. She was the daughter of William Jasper "Willie" Cox and Celeste Lorenza "Lessie" Bryan. Mildred Clyde Cox died on 31 May 1991 in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, at age 90. She was buried at Malvern Baptist Church Cemetery, Malvern, Geneva County, Alabama.

     Ralph Bryan Cox was born on 7 January 1907.¹ He was the son of William Jasper "Willie" Cox and Celeste Lorenza "Lessie" Bryan. Ralph Bryan Cox died on 2 April 1995 at age 88.¹ He was buried at Pilgrim Home Baptist Church Cemetery, Houston County, Alabama.¹

     Lida L. Love was born on 29 September 1914 in Starkville, Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. As of 5 November 1932,her married name was Bagwell. She married James Ezmer (Red) Bagwell, son of Pearl H. Bagwell and Joanna May Tedder, on 5 November 1932 at LeFlore County, Mississippi. Lida L. Love died on 14 November 2003 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, at age 89
LIDA L. BAGWELL, 89, of Memphis, homemaker, died Friday [November 14, 2003] at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Collierville. Services at Forest Hill Funeral Home East with burial in Forest Hill Cemetery East. She was a charter member of St. Stephens Methodist Church. Mrs. Bagwell, the widow of James E. 'Red' Bagwell, leaves two daughters, Ruby Jo Pullen of Oakland and Linda Lindsey of Fisherville, TN; a son, James 'Blackie' Bagwell of Memphis, seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. The Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN) - Monday, November 17, 2003.

She was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery East, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.

     James Leroy "Blackie" Bagwell was born on 26 September 1933 in Mississippi. He was the son of James Ezmer (Red) Bagwell and Lida L. Love. James Leroy "Blackie" Bagwell died on 2 February 2005 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, at age 71. He was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery East, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.

     Lallie Wray was born on 25 April 1914. As of after 1932,her married name was Bagwell. She married Kenneth Leonard Bagwell, son of Charlie Alexander Bagwell and Nina B. Love, after 1932. Lallie Wray died on 27 June 2005 at age 91. She was buried at Drew Cemetery, Drew, Sunflower County, Mississippi.