James Cox, age 35, of Flat Lick, passed away Thursday evening in Knox County. He was the son of James Cox of Lexington, and Marilyn Taylor of Flat Lick. Besides his parents he is survived by five children James Cox III and Destiny Cox both of Richmond, KY, Desiree Cox of Gray, and Grace Cox of Girdler. James is also survived by the following siblings Denver Cox and Tip Smith both of Barbourville, Jimmy Smith of Grays, Randy Cox of Bimble, Sarah Smith of Barbourville, Penny Mills of Flat Lick, and Tammy Cox of Ohio.
Funeral services for James Cox will be conducted at 12noon Monday at the Hampton Funeral Home with Charles and Roy Eversole officiating. The family will receive friends after 6PM Sunday at the Hampton Funeral Home. In Lieu of flowers contributions are suggested to the funeral home for help with burial expenses.