Marlin "Pappy" R. Cox, 92, of Jayess, died April 23, 2020 at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center in McComb, MS. Mr. Cox was born August 31, 1927, in Montgomery, Al. and was the son of Marlin R. Cox Sr. and Flora Stanley Cox.

Mr. Marlin was of the Baptist faith. He was a heavy equipment operator for 50 years. He loved the outdoors, along with fishing and hunting.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Helen Norwood Cox; sons, Billy, Jimmy, and Johnny Cox; granddaughter, Julie Cox and one brother Gordon Cox and wife, Ardyce.

Survivors include two sons, Lonnie Cox and wife Brenda and Sammy R. Cox Sr; six grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; two brothers, Wayne Cox and wife, Betty and Alfred Cox, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

We would like to thank the staff of SMRMC and Hospice Compassus for their care and compassion during his admission. (Special thank you to Tiffany and Shannon of Hospice Compassus.)

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at Magnolia Cemetery with Bro. Laverne Summerlin officiating and Sharkey Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.