John Mark Cox

John Mark Cox, 57, a resident of Amelia, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021, at the Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas.

John was born January 26, 1964, in Morgan City, the son of Sylvester “Vestor” Cox and Carolyn Rink Cox.

John was a jack of all trades, anything that was brought to him, he would try to fix. He loved music and enjoyed playing the guitar, even though he wasn’t the best at it. He collected eagles and appreciated their beauty. John enjoyed sitting outside and watching them fly around his home. He had many hobbies, but his favorite hobby was family. John loved spending time with his grandchildren.

He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, Julie Dupuy Cox; two sons, Danny Dupuy and companion Stacy Williams, Johnathan Cox and wife Aleshia; seven grandchildren, Jevin Dupuy, Alexis Johnson, Levi Cox, Harleigh Cox, Greyson Cox, Jude Cox, and Cheyenne Williams; mother, Carolyn Cox; three siblings, Mavis Carter and husband Brian, Steve Cox and wife Emily, Virgie Gilbertson and husband Tim.

John was preceded in death by his father, Sylvester Cox; grandparents, Hilton and Margaret Rink, Vestor and Viola Cox.

Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m., Friday, July 30, 2021 at Twin City Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Friday, July 30, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. until the time of services.