Obituary of Emory Cox

Emory "Sonny" Cox, 81 of Hixson died Monday, September 8, 2014. The son of the late Emory Cox, Sr. and Lois Glover Cox, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Jody Cox and son, Chris Cox. Sonny was of the Baptist faith. He was the longtime owner of S and G Lawn Service. Sonny is best known for portraying Santa for over 35 years at malls, schools, daycares, churches, and private parties in several southern states which included Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Survivors include his son, Mark (Brenda) Cox, Richland, GA; daughter, Vickie Collins; daughter in law, Rosie Cox, both of Columbus, GA; stepson, D. J. Mothena, stepdaughter, Dina Twigg; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; and dear friends, Mike and Debbie Bennett and Garrett and Missy Robinette. Services will be at 2 PM, Sunday, Sepember 14, 2014 in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Adam Clagg officiating. Interment will be at Waverly Hall Cemetery in Waverly Hall, GA on Monday, September 15, 2014 at 1 PM. The family will receive friends from 4 - 8 PM Saturday and 12 - 2 PM Sunday at Legacy Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place,Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements are by Legacy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Soddy-Daisy Share your memories, stories and photos at www.legacyfuneralhome.com.