John David Cox

John David Cox, age 81, of Forest Hill, Maryland passed away on December 18, 2020 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Sparta, North Carolina, he was the son of Robert and Hester (Shores) Cox. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He worked as a barber, was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a member of Emmorton Baptist Church for over 30 years.

John is survived by his wife of 56 years, Linda Cox; daughters, Terrie Grace and Cindy Cummings; grandchildren, Fallon (Marcus) Spivey and Brendon Cummings; sisters, Nadene Irwin and Irene Eckles; and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Waive Blevins and Gladys Blevins, and brother, Ugene Cox.

Contributions may be made to the "Building Fund" for Emmorton Baptist Church, 106 Plumtree Rd # A, Bel Air, MD 21015.