Millard Cox, Jr.

A. Millard Cox, Jr.

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Sunday, February 17, 2019, Albert Millard Cox, Jr., 92, husband of the late Virginia Lorraine Cox.

Mr. Cox was a native of Augusta, graduating from Academy of Richmond County. He served in the U.S. Navy, Marshal Islands, 1945-1946. Mr. Cox retired from Colonial Stores after 30 years. He was also a retired contractor, owning his own construction business, Cox Painting. Mr. Cox was a member of the National Hills Lyons Club, a former Coliseum Authority member and a member of National Hills Baptist Church.

Family members include his daughter: Kris Hanna of Watkinsville, GA; two grandchildren: Dr. Wendy Hanna of Albuquerque, NM and Sarah Hanna of Plano, TX; and a cousin: Roger Sidener. In addition to his wife, Mr. Cox is also predeceased by his parents, Albert M. Cox, Sr. and Abbie Langley Cox, and his son, Harold Cox.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at Westover Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Augusta Humane Society, P.O. Box 12035, Augusta, GA 30914.

Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com