Johnny B. Cox

Johnny B. Cox, often known as "B" was born on August 27, 1942, in West Point, Mississippi to Ellis and Pearlee Cox. He attended Aberdeen High School before following his older sister, Mattie Florence Cox-Brownlee to Indianapolis, Indiana in 1966.

It was in Indianapolis where Johnny met the love of his life, Dorothy, on her mother's front porch. She was 19, and he was a few years older. They built a life together and remained married for 56 years until his passing.

Johnny worked for Anning and Johnston Construction Company for 25 years before retiring at the age of 56. He was a man who truly enjoyed life-his love of laughter and warm spirit left a lasting impression on all who knew him. He loved spending time with his friends and made sure to celebrate life to the fullest, throwing himself a birthday party every year. He also found joy in playing cards, fishing, hunting and gardening.

Johnny spent his final days at home surrounded by his family, his closest friends and with great anticipation of his first great-grandchild.

He leaves behind his beloved wife, Dorothy M. Cox; sons, Stephen Cox and BJ Bailey; daughter, Brenda L. Bailey-Level; grandson, Jacob D. Lottie; granddaughter, Le Anna A. Level; brother, Roosevelt Cox; sister, Birdie Lee Cooperwood and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who will forever cherish his memory.