Birth date: Jan 27, 1942 Death date: Mar 20, 2021
James "Jim" Edward Cox, Jr., 79, of Huntersville died March 20, 2021 at his home. He was born on January 27, 1942 in Miami, FL to the late James and Marie Cox. In March 1968, he married the love of his life, Anna Marie Summar. Th Read Obituary
I just learned of Jim Cox passing and I would like to extend my condolences. Jim was my leader in sales for Carotrans during the 90's and he always believed in me. I remember our conversations and how much he knew and was willing to share. I was young and inexperienced but his support and training is still present in my memory today. Rest in Peace Jim and thank you so much for believing in me.
I am saddened to hear of James passing. My heartfelt condolences to Anna Marie, children and grandchildren
Vernell Brown
Charleston. SC
Ouch.... this hurts.....I don’t know where to begin….I'm sad so say that we did not keep in touch after I left "the industry" but his influence on my life can't be overstated. I was fresh out of college in 1993, 21 years old without a clue in the world of what I wanted to do "when I grow up". (I still don't BTW Jim ;) I applied to ad in the "classifieds" for a new company called Innovative Logistics located on Coleman Road in Mt. Pleasant. Over the next 9 years we changed names, ownership and locations more than times than I can remember, but with every new direction the company went, the one constant was our amazing group of misfit shipping folks with Jim always at the helm steering us right. He taught me everything I know about sales, and customer service and communication and the art of closing a deal. (Usually at the expense of our operations department...... When we would come back from a call and tell them what we PROMISED our customers we could do for them! HAHAHA!!! Ooooo... they would get so mad!!) The sales programs and conferences we would put together were legendary. He brought me into the industry as a crazy kid in a red suit with a tattoo on my ankle (he thought that was hilarious and ridiculous!) and I left a 32-year-old wife, mother and industry professional. Anna Marie, Jeff and Jennifer… I’m so so so sorry! He was such an amazing person and although we have lost touch, his influence on my life has never been lost. He was like a father to me during a very pivotal time. My thoughts and with you all. (((hugs))) Leslie Wombwell Haywood
I am so sorry hear of Jim's passing. After working with him for many years at Carotrans, I had unfortunately lost touch with him after he left. I always enjoyed hanging out with Jim. He had a fantastic sense of humor. He loved to crack jokes. I enjoyed the many times that we got to spend days on the golf course together. Jim was not a particularly good golfer, LOL, but he certainly enjoyed himself on the course. I will always remember his creative scoring. Shank off the tee. Two balls in the water, 3 putts, and then he would say. "Put me down for a 6". What was a score of probably 125-130, turned into a 97 or so. It cracked me up every time.
He was also a sharp business man, and his personality was magnetic. I learned much from Jim in my early years at Carotrans. Thank you Jim. Rest in Peace. You are missed.
