Cleveland Doyle Cox

Cleveland Doyle Cox, 87, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025, at the Tishomingo Living Center in Iuka, MS.  He is survived by son, Terry (Paula); granddaughters, Randi Turner and Emily Vestal (Michael); great-granddaughter, Eden Grace Vestal; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Artie Cox; son, Joe Cox; daughter-in-law, Lesa Elrod Cox; granddaughter, Kristin Renee Cox; parents, Frank and Sadie Cox; and brothers, Euel, Dennis, Bill, and Nash Cox. He was a member of South Crossroads Baptist Church.  He loved his family, tending to livestock, gardening, and listening to gospel and country music.

Visitation will be on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Ludlam Funeral Home in Iuka, MS, from 10:00-11:00 AM.  Funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM at Ludlam Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Nathaniel Bullard officiating.  Interment will be at Burgess Creek Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery in Tishomingo, MS, with no graveside service.

A special thank you to Gentiva Hospice, nurse Holly Manness, and the rest of the staff who took wonderful care of him in his final days.  Also, thank you to all the staff at the Tishomingo Living Center for their love and support.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital and Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) Alliance. Ludlam Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Cleveland Doyle Cox. You may leave your condolences online to the family at www.ludlamfuneralhome.com

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