With profound sadness, James “Jim” Alan Cox born in Brantford passed away at his home in Grand Bend with the love of his family in his heart. Loving husband of late Kathy Cox (May 7th, 2021). The very proud father of Scott (Brittany), Brett (Myriam), and Andrew (Amanda), and adoring grandfather of Stella and Austin. He also leaves behind two fuzzy friends, Tank and Bear. Jim will be remembered by his sister, Carrie and Ron Blacker, sister-in-law, Jackie and Tom Aerts, brother-in-law Stuart and Angie Cusworth, and many nieces and nephews. Jim was predeceased by his parents, Al and Marg Cox and in-laws, Jack and Elsie Cusworth. Jim began his career running Cox’s Service Station, spending the rest of his career teaching in Brantford with the Grand Erie District School Board. Jim enjoyed doing projects around the house, spending time with his grandchildren, and watching the Leafs with his boys. Jim loved his community, always getting to know all his neighbours, being a social butterfly wherever he went. Jim also enjoyed playing squash, coaching hockey (shoutout Paris & P.J. girls’ hockey), watching the same movies, and he loved pulling all of our legs. In the past year Jim and Kathy moved to their dream home in Grand Bend. They looked forward to spending more quality time with their family in a house where they could all be together for the holidays. Jim really enjoyed the community here, always going out of his way to talk and laugh with his neighbours and offer support where he could. In a very short time, they met many of their neighbours on their daily walks or bike rides. Jim will be deeply missed by his family and many who knew him. He is on his next adventure, albeit early and reunited with Kathy and all those who have passed before him. Until we meet again….
Donations can be made in Jim Cox’s memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or towards a memorial bench or tree. Details for a joint Celebration of Life for both Jim and Kathy will be posted at a later time. Donation cards will be available at the Celebration of Life. Arrangements entrusted to the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood.
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Patti Buccili
We wish to express our sympathies for the loss of your precious sister- in – law and brother.
Carrie, Ron and family, we never had the privilege of meeting Kathy however, there is no doubt that she was an extraordinary person to have been chosen as a life partner of Jim. After all, simply stated, Jim was a gem. Please accept our deepest and most sincere condolences for the tragic loss of two bright stars that made this world a better place to live.
Patti and Leuter Buccilli
Brian Van Horn
I am so sorry to learn of Jim and Kathy’s passings recently. I had the pleasure of working with and sharing time with Jim at Brantford Minor Hockey Assoc for several years. He was always very positive, supportive, helpful, and wore a great smile. My condolences to all of his family.
George Szabo
My deepest condolences to the Cox Family for your profound loss . I had the privilege of meeting and getting to know Jim while teaching at PDHS . He was a “real” person who enjoyed/loved his family and always found the positive in everyone .His passing and the recent passing of his wife are truly unfair and tragic . I send my thoughts and prayers to his boys and their families during this time of great pain and sadness .
George Szabo
Janice Goodbrand
Scott, Brett, Andrew, Carrie, Ron, Jackie, Tom, Stuart & Angie and families:
May your heart be comforted by the fond memories you have of your father, brother, brother-in-law and uncle; and by the love that he left inside your heart. Jim had a great personality, and his laughter could often be heard in a room full of people. We met through the squash club and Jim became a good friend. We then met Kathy and enjoyed both of their company over the years, and Doug had the privilege to be an usher in their wedding party. The loss of these two very special people, so suddenly saddens us deeply, as it would you. May it help to ease your pain to know that others care about your loss. We have many special memories of your parents, and will keep these in our heart.
With our deepest sympathy,
Doug, Janice and Nicole Goodbrand
Aimee Ernst
I was devastated to hear the news about Jim’s passing, as well as Kathy’s. I had the pleasure of working with Jim for several years at Paris District High School and Jim was always such an incredibly positive and caring colleague who cared deeply for his students and fellow staff. Jim will be missed but I am glad he has been reunited with the love of his life. With sympathy, Aimee Ernst though Jim knew me as Aimee McGuffin
Ronna Hoogstraten
We are so sadden to hear of both Jim and Kathy’s sudden passing’s. I had the pleasure of coaching with Jim with the Paris Girls’ hockey team. Kathy was his love and would join us at tournaments and games when she could. The photo chosen for Jim’s obituary is how we always saw Jim – with a brilliant smile and a happy and friendly disposition. Sending heartfelt condolences and prayers to Jim and Kathy’s family and friends and a special hug to Tom and Jackie.
Love Ronna and Ted Hoogstraten and family.
David and Elfrieda Neumann
Please accept our sincere condolences. Sad to hear about the loss of a family and community man who was so loved and respected
Mary Simms
Our sincere condolences to the family of both Kathy and Jim Cox.
Jim was such a happy person and the girls from Paris Hockey thought the world of him.
Our sympathy goes out also to Jackie and Tom, you are all in our thoughts and prayers right now.
Treasure the memories you have, they will get you through the sad days.
Much love,
Sammy and Mary Simms
Elle (Shelley) Osborne
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your father, Jim. John and I had the pleasure of working with him at PDHS. Jim will be remembered as always having a huge smile on his face, and his good humored laugh. Wally enjoyed working with him for many years, especially when he first started teaching Women’s Mechanics/Automotive at Brant County Night School. Our whole family has nothing but wonderful memories of Cox’ BP, Al, and the entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. (John and Shelley Osborne/Wally and Janet Jones)