Charles L. (Chuck) Cox

Charles L. “Chuck” Cox Jr., 73, of Ashdown, Arkansas, passed away July 20, 2024, in a Texarkana hospital surrounded by his entire family and a host of friends. He was born April 26, 1951, to Charles L. Cox Sr. and Melwyn Milam Cox. Chuck was a 1969 graduate of Prescott High School and attended Henderson State University. He graduated from Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science in 1971 and worked as a funeral director and mortician at Madden Funeral Home in Ashdown. He then decided to follow his father in the car business, but Charlie wanted him to gain experience out of town. He sold cars in Shreveport for a short while, then joined Charlie at Auto Exchange in Ashdown in 1981. Father and son formed a powerful team based on their love for each other and for selling cars. Charlie would say that the only thing he loved more than selling a car was watching Chuck sell one. Chuck owned Auto Exchange at the time of his death. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Ashdown for over forty years where he zealously served as a deacon for many of those years. He was an avid Arkansas Razorback fan and financially supported their scholarship program. Chuck spent many hours watching Westerns on TV and became quite knowledgeable on the backstories of the actors and enjoyed calling family to share the information. Friends and family loved for him to entertain with stories of his observations of life, especially his experiences selling cars with his dad. Chuck was married to Melissa Kay Smith Cox for twenty-one years until her death in 2021. He was also preceded in death by his parents. Chuck is survived by his sons Richard Cox and wife Kristie, and Adam Cox and wife Nikki; and grandsons, Jonathan Cox, Jacob Cox, Kain McWhorter, and Koen Cox, all of Ashdown. He is also survived by his sisters Christi Cox McQueen of Hope, Robin Cox Bruick and husband Kevin of Little Rock, and Amanda Cox Molock and husband Mike of Ashdown. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at 11:00 at First Baptist Church in Ashdown with Rev. Butch Riddle and Pastor D.J. Pope officiating. Visitation will be at 10:00 prior to the service.

Charles L. (Chuck) Cox

April 26, 1951 - July 20, 2024