July 23, 1963 - November 13, 2015
Sherman Cox, age 52 of Conway, Arkansas went to be with his Lord on Friday November 13, 2015. He was born Tuesday, July 23, 1963 in Stuttgart, Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Thomas and Opal Hickman, his paternal grandparents Nick and Lillian Cox and his beloved German Shepherd Sandy Ruth Cox.
He is survived by his wife of ten years Cheryl (Lunsford) Cox of Conway, his parents Shiron and Sherman Cox of Clarendon, his beloved German Shepherd Brutus, aunts, uncles, cousins, and a countless number of friends as well as his Cadron Valley golf buddies.
Sherman received his Bachelor of Science in Education from Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia and has a football coaching career spanning 33 years. He was currently serving as Athletic Director at Maumelle High School and was highly respected by the athletic community across the state.
Sherman loved golf, Myrtle Beach vacations and the Texas Longhorns. He will always be remembered for his quick wit, no nonsense-tell it like it is personality, and his big heart. He was an incredible coach, an amazing mentor to his students, athletes and teachers and a loyal and honest friend. He was fiercely dedicated to his wife and family and his legacy will forever live through the students and athletes he inspired.
Funeral service will be held at 6pm, Monday November 16, 2015 at the Maumelle High School Auditorium. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will take place at 11am, Tuesday November 17, 2015 at Shady Grove Cemetery in Clarendon.
Pallbearers will be Eddie Layrock, Patrick Lane, Paul David Willis, Waylon Biggs, Chris Stroud and Eli Keller. The Maumelle Coaching staff will serve as honorary pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Sherman's memory to the Maumelle High School Booster Club.
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38 Condolence(s)
Robb Moseley
Monday, November 23, 2015
You will be missed. What a void you will leave in my life. I enjoyed talking to you on the days I visited your school. RIP Coach.
Frances Lundell
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Cheryl I was so sorry to hear about Sherman. Please accept my sincere condolences. I have been keeping you and your family in my prayers.
Valerie Davenport
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
I was shocked to hear about Gene. My thoughts and prayers are with Sherman and Shiron and Gene's wife. Death came too early for Gene.
Dr. Sharpe
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Rest in Peace. You have finished your course. Our prayers go out to the family.
margie & larry curtis
Monday, November 16, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers for all. May the Lord wrap his loving arms around you.
margie & larry curtis
Monday, November 16, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers for all. May the Lord wrap his loving arms around you.
Becky Biggs
Monday, November 16, 2015
Cheryl,
Our prayers for you & your family. Coach Cox was a special man to many. This I know for sure, you & coach Cox mean so much to my Waylon. Thank you for being such a positive influence in so many peoples life's. Lots of love.
Craig Dupuy
Monday, November 16, 2015
To the Cox Family:
I was very fortunate to be able to make a friend in Sherman through our River City Conference. Sherman always spoke with kindness and his opinion was valued among the Athletic Directors of our junior high conference. As we move forward, there will always be a void at our monthly meetings where Sherman sat and laughed with us all!
Wishing God's hand of peace and comfort for your family at this time!
Craig Dupuy
Athletic Director
White Hall School District
Michael Simons
Monday, November 16, 2015
Dang Gene your gone way too soon, I will never forget you coming down and working with us in JR High when you were on Varsity at Clarendon. It was great to see you at the Class Reunions and at times in Town.
My Prayers are with your family and friends during this time.
Juana Weatherall
Monday, November 16, 2015
Thanks for the memories, My Friend. God bless and keep you and make his light to shine upon you, Cheryl, and grant you His peace.
Barrett and Janell Davis
Monday, November 16, 2015
Prayers for you and the entire Cox Family. He was a great mentor and and even better friend. If you ever need anything please let us know.
Love,
The Davis Family
Coach Wilson
Monday, November 16, 2015
Prayers to the family of Coach Cox. I didn't know Coach Cox for very long, but for the short time that I did get to know him and talk with him he was always helpful and encouraging to me. Rest in the arms of Jesus Coach. Thanks for being you.
Lanette Houston
Monday, November 16, 2015
To the Cox Family
We offer our deepest sympathy and condolence on the lost of your love one and our classmate, Gene Cox, Class of 81 we will keep you all in our prayers,
"Rest In Peace Gene"
Sincerely Yours
The Class Of "81
Reva Viswanathan
Monday, November 16, 2015
May his soul rest in peace. He has left a legacy behind and he will be forever remembered as a great human being.
john & Jan Mayes
Monday, November 16, 2015
May peace be with he Cox family. A coach and a friend will be missed.
Tonda Moran
Monday, November 16, 2015
Praying for your family. Coach will be missed.
Rodney Gilmore
Monday, November 16, 2015
When i needed help or advice.......You were there! Thats why i ALWAYS held you in high regards! Im not sad because " Its just Heaven". You know what i mean by that last statement because I've heard " Its just Basketball" hundreds of times. Im glad you called to check on me a few weeks ago! I'll always keep the track video of you teaching me how to get my steps right on my jumops in Track. Goodbye Coach! Talk to you later.
Marjorie Hooper
Monday, November 16, 2015
My heart goes out to Sherman's family. I worked with him at Oak Grove and I know what at wonderful person he was. Sherman will be greatly missed.
Lori
Monday, November 16, 2015
Coach Cox,
You will be missed by so many and have blessed all of us. Prayers to your family and puppy.
Lori Lachowsky
Judy Whitehead
Monday, November 16, 2015
I so appreciated Sherman's teaching of my ESL students. He always seemed to know just how to teach them so they could learn! He will be missed.
Judy
Kelly Fields
Monday, November 16, 2015
Cheryl:
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God wrap His arms around ya'll during this most difficult time. I love you.
-Kelly
Jim Pearson & Isabelle
Sunday, November 15, 2015
Coach Cox will be missed dearly. Prayers to the Cox family.
Marc and Lisa Carver
Sunday, November 15, 2015
Cheryl, we are so sorry for your loss and will continue praying for you and all that are hurting. We are here for you if you ever need anything.
Debbie Young
Sunday, November 15, 2015
My sincere condolences.
Sheila Freeman
Sunday, November 15, 2015
My prayers are with the family and multitude of friends of the beloved Coach Cox. He was a great man; we already feel the void that he has left at MHS. However, his legacy will never be erased.
Mike and Beth Buchan
Sunday, November 15, 2015
Wishing you and your family peace. If there is anything we can do please let us know.
Love
The Buchan Family
Jo Ann Jackson
Sunday, November 15, 2015
Jason Ewing, Anita Perkins and myselt extend to the Cox family our sincere sympathy. I will miss my friend.
Jane Clower
Sunday, November 15, 2015
Prayers for your family.
Yvone West
Sunday, November 15, 2015
Praying for your family during this time. I had the honor of working with Coach Cox at MHS and he was a phenomenal man. May his memory live on through all the lives he touched.
Michelle Mitchell
Sunday, November 15, 2015
Condolences from The Mitchell Family and a special one from Donnica MHS Cheer 2011-15
Teodis ingram
Sunday, November 15, 2015
Prayers for you and family.
Donny Lantrip
Saturday, November 14, 2015
Prayers for your Family
Jennifer Beasley
Saturday, November 14, 2015
May God continue to comfort you during this time. To be absent on this Earth is to be present with the Lord.
Nancy Spann Chudy
Saturday, November 14, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. I know he was a wonderful man and we will be missed by so many.
Jessica Wolverton
Saturday, November 14, 2015
I was so blessed to know Sherman and I'm so sad to hear of his passing. Cheryl, Mr. and Mrs. Cox, countless friends, coworkers, and acquaintances you're all in my prayers. He will be remembered as a very good man.
Renee Hadley
Saturday, November 14, 2015
Praying for peace and comfort for you Cheryl during this painful time. Sherman was a wonderful friend and I will miss him dearly. Love you.
Lisa Holliman
Saturday, November 14, 2015
Cheryl,
I'm praying for you and the family. Praying for comfort, peace and understanding.
CC Phillips
Saturday, November 14, 2015
Thinking of you Cheryl.