OBITUARY: James Edward Cox, 52, of Cocoa, Passed Away Aug. 2, Courageously Battled Renal Disease

was force of nature as linebacker for Cocoa Tigers

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – James Edward Cox, 52, of Cocoa, passed away August 2, 2022. The viewing will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2022 from 9 – 10 a.m. at Greater St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. The funeral will immediately follow at 10 a.m. at the church.

James, born April 19, 1970, in Rockledge, Florida, passed away in the early morning of August 2, 2022, after years of courageously battling renal disease. James was a force of nature as a linebacker for Cocoa High School and continued to use the visionary, tough, and gritty nature he developed on the field to tackle whatever life threw at him.

Embodying the strong work ethic exhibited by his Bahamian immigrant parents during his upbringing, James excelled in positions at Spartech Marine, Sea Ray Boats, and Kennedy Space Center before finding his true passion in the shipping and receiving industry. James was a dockworker at Port Canaveral for over 16 years and a proud member of the International Longshoreman’s Association Local 1359-1860.

James loved spending time with his family and friends, as well as his cane corso Luke. He was a stylish man and an aficionado of custom cars and boats. He had an avid love of sports, cooking, and music. He was happiest when he was out fishing and boating on the Indian River Lagoon.

His wit was razor sharp, and he was known to say the most outrageous thing he could think of in hopes of helping you see a new perspective. He constantly made everyone
laugh with his silly sounds and sayings.

Everyone James knew will greatly cherish his impact on their lives, either through love, friendship, mentorship, or his humor. He was a man of unshakable conviction. He was a man of integrity and honor.

He was a hardworking, resilient figure in the face of adversity and a person who provided exemplary effort in everything he did until his last breath. He loved fiercely and deeply, and we take comfort in knowing that James is now at peace surrounded by the love of his parents, Levinna and Osborne Cox, Sr.; sister, Nellie Hanna-Cox; brother, Osborne Cox, Jr.; and nephews, Jason Hanna and Osborne “Ozzy” Cox III, all of whom passed before him.

Left to cherish his fond memories are: his wife of 22 years, Shevelle Cox; children, James Cox, Jr., Brandon Cox, Jamesha Cox, and Jade Cox; sisters, Ida Cox and Margaret Cox; brother, Timothy Cox; sister-in-law, Joy Cox; nieces and nephews, Halbert Hanna, Janet Hanna
Denton, Darlene Hanna, Gideon Hanna, Shareline Hanna, Osborne Hanna, Ansel Hanna, Chenequa Cox Glover, Dashauna Cox, Tiko Cox, Tra’von Cox, Brandon Johnson, Cameron Cox, Leon Allen, Jeremy Cox, Joshua Tyson, Jatavious Cox, and Victoria Cox; and a host of cousins, other relatives, and true friends who loved him for who he was.

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