Jerry attended high school in LaFayette and at Auburn University. Upon leaving Auburn, he began work with Altec Industries, where he continued to work for 30 years until his retirement in 1992.
Jerry came out of retirement in 1992 for a former client and friends at Baldwin Pole and Piling Co. Inc., where he continued to work until his death.
Mr. Cox was predeceased by his wife, Nadine Sharpe Cox; parents, Cecil and Avie Lou Cox; and one brother, Dwain Cox.
Survivors include Mr. Cox's son, Cecil Jerry Cox, Jr.; daughters, Andrea Briggs (Bill) and Sharon Maddox (Robert); brother, Dan Cox; grandchildren, Morgan Maddox, Richmond Maddox, Henry Maddox, and Helen Maddox.
Graveside services for Cecil Jerry Cox will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 25, 2018 at Southern Heritage Cemetery, 475 Cahaba Valley Road, Pelham, AL 35124.