Cox, Russell “Lamar”

Longtime Dupont Employee Enjoyed Watching Westerns, Wrestling

  • Saturday, November 2, 2024
Russell “Lamar” Cox
Russell “Lamar” Cox

Russell “Lamar” Cox, 80, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024.

He was a resident of Georgetown, Tn. and of the Baptist faith. Lamar was employed with Dupont for over 40 years. He was a true family man and adored spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also loved watching westerns and wrestling.

Lamar was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Jewel Cox; brother, Jerry Cox, and granddaughter, Tiffany Cox.

He is survived by his children, Edward Cox, Amy Newby (Wayne), Jeff Cox and Trent Cox (Taylor Bottoms); grandchildren, Nelson Coffman, Kevin Coffman (Shelby), Jeffrey Cox, Amanda Cox and Creed Newby (Chloe); great-grandchildren, Brianna Coffman, Mason Coffman and Carter Lamar Coffman, as well as granddaughter-in-law, Paige Coffman.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, Nov. 3, from 4-8 p.m. at Turner Funeral Home in Chattanooga. A graveside service will be held on Monday, Nov. 4, at 12 p.m. CST at Haley's Grove Cemetery in Crab Orchard, Tn. with Pastor Michael Lindon officiating.

Share your memories and express condolences at www.turnerfamilyfuneralhome.com

Arrangements are by Turner Funeral Home, Highway 58 Chapel, 423 622-3171.

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