James Loyd "J. L." Cox

J. L. Cox
Chattanooga and formerly of Dayton

James Loyd “J. L.” Cox, age 52 of Chattanooga and formerly of Dayton, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at his home. He was born in Dayton on June 11, 1970, the son of the late Melvin Cox and Mavis (Clark) Cox Fugate, who survives him.

J. L. lived in Dayton most of his life before moving to Chattanooga in the past year and was employed as a residential carpenter.

J. L. is survived by his fiancée, Bonnie Walker of Chattanooga; his three sons, Cody Cox, Cory Cox, and Dustin Knoll, all of Dayton; his two granddaughters, Kloe Cox and Bella Cox, both of Spring City; his mother Mavis (Swafford) Fugate of Spring City; his sister, Candi (Jerry) Harris of Dayton; his stepbrother, Kevin (Destiny) Fugate of Spring City, and their children, Bentley and Kinsley; and his stepsister, Melissa (Michael) Harrison of Spring City, and their children, Austin (Sydney) Fugate and Breanne (Josh) Waldo.

Funeral services for J. L. will be held in the funeral home chapel on Friday, January 20, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. He will be laid to rest in Buttram Cemetery.

Please share your memories and photos of J. L. on his online guest register at www.vanderwallfh.com

The family is being cared for by Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton, TN, where they will receive friends Friday, January 20, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service.