Jack Francis "Pop Pop" Cox, 82, of Tall Timbers, MD formerly of St. Leonard, MD died Thursday, July 9, 2015, at his residence. He was born on July 3, 1933 in Washington, D.C., to the late Gordon C. Cox and Hilda Katherine Davis.

He served in the United States Army as a Private from May 5, 1953 to his honorable discharge on May 5, 1955. While in the Army, he earned the National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. He was employed by Masonry, Inc., a company he and his brother and good friend, Paul McClanahan founded, as a Masonry Contractor until his retirement.

He was very artistic and loved unique designs and architecture. He was extremely gifted and his expertise and eye for art allowed him to build many beautiful pieces.

On October 13, 1989, he married his beloved wife, Marilyn L. Cox, in Alexandria, VA and celebrated over 25 wonderful years of marriage. Together, he and his wife travelled the Intracoastal Waterway many times in their boat, the CrackerJack to spend winters in Key Largo, FL. He also took many cruises and enjoyed going to Hawaii and the Caribbean. However, his greatest love was for his family, whom he called the "best thing that ever happened to him." One of the many goals he achieved was making sure his grandchildren had a college education.

In addition to his beloved wife, he is also survived by his children, Judy S. Bareng (Peter) of Kaneohe, HI, Jack F. Cox, Jr. of Kinsale, VA, Jeffrey S. Cox (June) of Sunderland, MD, Jonathan L. Cox of Pompano Beach, FL, and Shawn Poe (Lisa) of Bowie, MD; his brothers, Gordon Ray Cox of Pass Christian, MS and Larry R. Cox of Dowell, MD; and his grandchildren, Terumi Hayden (Chris), Aaron Cox (Aubree), Nicole Bareng, Christopher Cox, Jack Poe, Keith Poe and Sarah Poe. He is preceded in death by his parents.

A Life Celebration Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions and expressions of sympathy may be made to The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), 11800 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 20191. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.