Cox, James Marlin

Cox, James Marlin

James Marlin Cox

Retired Ashville pastor dies at 68

James Marlin Cox, retired Alabama Baptist pastor, died Aug. 24. He was 68.

The Ashville resident was a graduate of Samford University in Birmingham and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1968 to 1972.

He served as pastor of Klein Baptist Church, Harpersville, for six years and pastor of Greensport Baptist Church, Ashville, for 23 years before retiring in 2014. In addition to his role as pastor, Cox worked for Barber Dairy Company for 23 years and Riteway Services for 10 years.

He is survived by his wife, Jamie; two children; and eight grandchildren. (TAB)