Jeffrey James Cox

Jeffrey James Cox, a beloved husband and father, passed away on December 26, 2023, at the age of 52. He leaves behind a legacy of family and love.

Jeffrey was born on February 2, 1971 in Joliet, Illinois to James Cox and Jacqueline Reynolds. Growing up in Arlington, Texas, Jeffrey developed a love for hot rods and motorcycles and also enjoyed cooking. It was there that he met Kelley Collins and they eventually married on February 12, 2000. Jeff worked for 21 years at Airbus as a painter and manager.

Jeffrey was preceded in death by his mother Jacqueline Reynolds; stepfather Robert Reynolds; grandparents Joseph “Bud” Cox and Rose Cox; Marilyn and Anthony Legan and brother-in-law Ronnie Kubis. He was also preceded in death by his three beloved dogs Butch, Colter and Tuffo.

He is survived by his loving wife Kelley Cox; sons Jacob Cox and Derek Cox; sister Wendi Kubis and her stepsons Devon and Cole Kubis, sister Megan Brown (husband Luke); niece Chelsi Ray and nephews Daniel Diaz, Aaron Diaz and Drew Almond.

There will be a visitation for Jeffrey on January 11 from 11:00am to 1:00pm at the Wade Family Funeral Home, 4140 W Pioneer Pkwy, Arlington, Texas 76013. Following the visitation, there will be a graveside service at Shannon Rose Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a donation in Jeffrey’s honor to the MD Anderson Cancer Center (click here to donate now) or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (click here to donate now).