Larry David Cox

Mr. Larry David Cox, 75, of Salem, AL, formerly of Blackshear, passed away Monday, September 29, 2025 at his residence.

Born November 18, 1949, in Richland County, SC, he had worked for Gilman Paper Co in Blackshear prior to moving to Salem.

He was a son of the late David and Geraldine Roberson Cox.  He was also preceded in death by a son, Foster Cox, and a granddaughter, Taryn Cox.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Marie Foster Cox of Salem, AL; sons, Michael (Leslie) Cox of Columbus, GA, and Christopher Cox (Kay Smith) of Salem, AL; a brother, Donald Cox (Aline Leggett) of Patterson; grandchildren, Tyler Cox of Charleston, SC, Christian Jordan (Madison Marie) of Camp Pendleton, CA, Nathan Cox and Ayden Cox, both of Salem, AL; great-granddaughter, Violet Simmons; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

A visitation will be held Wednesday, October 1, 2025, from 5:00 – 7:00 at McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory, 3874 Gentian Blvd., Columbus, GA. In lieu of flowers for the Columbus visitation, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association at heart.org. 

Funeral services will be held Friday, October 3, 2025, at 3 o’clock from the Pearson-Dial Funeral Home Chapel.

The family will receive friends in the chapel one hour prior to the service.

Interment will be in the Laura Chapel Cemetery.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online guestbook at www.pearsondial.com.

McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family in Columbus.

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is honored to assist the Cox family during this time.

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