DL Capt. Charles H. Cox Jr.

Update/address correction :  daughter Catherine writes that Captain Cox and his wife Ann moved to Tennessee a couple of years ago to be closer to family...   personal condolences may now be sent to Ann at

7820 Walking Horse Cir. Apt 203

Germantown, TN. 38138-2136

(901) 654-3232

Daughter Catherine can also be reached by email at catherinezampini@gmail.com 

901-857-1488

Thank you very much,

~ Carol for the PCN 

~ IN MEMORY ~

DL Capt. Charles H. Cox Jr.

September 22, 1930 ~ February 4, 2015

News has reached us with the passing of Delta Golden Wings member retired DL pilot Captain Charles 'Charlie' Harman Cox, Jr., age 84.  Captain Cox joined Delta Air Lines 07-09-1956 and retired with Delta in 1990, based Atlanta.  Survived by his wife Rebecca 'Ann' Adams Cox, personal condolences may be sent to the family at 117 Stonegate Lane ,  Canton  GA 30114-6684   ... (770) 345-0641

Arrangements for Captain Cox have been entrusted to H.M. Patterson & Son funeral home
of Atlanta, GA 30309 | 404-876-1022 |  website www.hmpattersonspringhill

Visitation and services are set for Monday, February 9th at Peachtree Presbyterian Church in Atlanta  https://www.peachtreepres.org/  A celebration of Charlie's life is set for noon in the Sanctuary, and the family will receive friends in the Parlor from 10:30-11:45 am.  Interment will follow at Westview Cemetery.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN

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Charles Harman COX, Jr.: Newspaper Obituary 

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The (GA) - Sunday, February 8, 2015

Obituary...............................

Charles Harman Cox, Jr., of Atlanta, passed away on February 4, 2015 at the age of 84. He was born in Atlanta, was an eagle scout, attended Boys High, and graduated from GMA in 1948. He attended GA Tech, played on the basketball and tennis teams, and in 1951 he entered the USAF in the Aviation Cadet Program, where he graduated and received his Commissioning & Silver Wings in Oct of 1952. He was assigned the F-86 Saberjet to Korea, and was in the 51st Fighter-Interceptor Wing, 16th Sq at K-13 Suwon, Korea. In Korea, he flew with John Glenn, Buzz Aldrin, and Sam Johnson. After completing his service in the USAF on Oct 25, 1955, he came back to Atlanta, GA; was hired by Delta Air Lines; and had a wonderful flying career for 34 years! He also met the love of his life, Rebecca Ann Adams, on Oct. 25,1955, got engaged to her on Oct 25, 1956, and they married on May 11, 1957. He and Ann raised their family in Atlanta and were involved in church activities and many social groups. During that time, as ALTA President, he founded The League Play. He also devoted his time to playing tournaments, directing Pro tennis events in Atlanta, and teaching his 3 children to play tennis. He loved the game and realized it truly is a "game for a lifetime!" He retired from Delta in Sept 1990, and Charles & Ann founded Eagle Rest Ministry in the North GA mountains near Dahlonega. They opened their home as the Directors for retreats and Christian counseling, and also enjoyed visits from their 6 grandchildren, especially during Camp MiniPops! He also continued to play tennis tournaments achieving #1 rankings in GA in all age groups between 35-75; and with his son Bud, through Super Senior Father/Son where they won 4 National titles! He was an amazing husband, father, Pops, brother, father-in-law, son, friend, pilot, and mentor to us all; and we will all miss his humor and sweet smile. He is survived by his wife of 57 years: Rebecca Adams Cox; son: Charles H. Cox, III; daughter: Catherine Cox Zampini and her husband, Ron; son-in-law: Hall F. McKinley; 6 Grandchildren: David (Jenny), Paul (Katie), & Elizabeth Zampini, Allison, Hall IV, & Caroline McKinley; and 1 Great Grandchild, Daniel Zampini. He was preceded in death by his parents: Charles Harman Cox, Sr. and Grace Boyd Goldsmith Cox; Sister, Grace Goldsmith Cox; and daughter Rebecca Cox McKinley. We are very thankful for the love and care that was provided by all the dedicated workers at the Village of Germantown these last several years of Charlie's life. To God be the Glory! A visitation and funeral service are set for Monday, Feb 9, 2015 at Peachtree Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, Ga. A celebration of Charlie's life is set for noon in the Sanctuary, and the family will receive friends in the Parlor from 10:30-11:45 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Grace Ministries International or www.gmint.org Interment will follow at Westview Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at hmpattersonspringhill.

From: David L. Roberts Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2015 9:12 PM   Subject:  Death of Charles Cox

FYI.....   This is all I have so far.  He is DGW. born 9/22/1930, hired by Delta 7/9/1956.  Was a champion tennis player in college and with Delta for decades.  Dave

Date: Thu, 5 Feb 2015 19:51:48 +0000 (UTC)  From: Ann Caverly <esc111@comcast.net>
To: robertsdl@mindspring.com   Subject: Death of Charles Cox

Retired DAL captain Charles H. Cox died in Tennessee. Funeral will be at Peachtree Presbyterian Church, in Atlanta on Monday, February 9 at 12 noon. visitation from 10:30 AM.