Albert Jimmie Cox

June 4, 1924 - June 11, 2020

Albert Jimmie Cox, of Saint Augustine, Florida, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020, at the age of 96, at Moultrie Creek Nursing and Rehab Center. Red, as he was affectionately known was born to Thomas Alexander Cox and Jessie Lee Hasty on June 4, 1924 in Stockton, GA. As a young boy, his family relocated to Saint Augustine, Florida, from Madison Florida. He was proud of his military service and served as a Seaman First Class in the United States Navy. He lived in St. Augustine, Florida for most of his life. Mr. Cox worked as a CDL truck driver for Florida Precast in Jacksonville, Florida retiring in July 1986 after more than 30-years of service. Red is survived by his Son, Jerry T. Cox and wife Julie of St. Augustine; grandchildren, Lisa (Cox) Hersey and Michelle Cox; three great-grandchildren, and brothers: Alton and Marvin Cox. He was preceded in death by his mother; father;son, Private Jimmie Don Cox: brothers: Thomas, Floyd and Larry; sisters: Inez, Mildred, and Thelma. His family will hold a “Celebration of Life” on Friday, June 26, 2020, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. His remains will be inurned at the Jacksonville National Cemetery, Jacksonville, Florida at a date to be determined. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Albert Jimmie Cox please visit our Sympathy Store.