Calvin Gene Cox, 88, of Hazel Green, AL, went home to be with Jesus Thursday, February 22, 2024. Born in Atlanta, GA, Mr. Cox served in the US Air Force. He retired from the Huntsville Police Department after 16 years of service and was previously a motion picture film editor at Redstone Arsenal. Calvin loved to cook and spend time with his family. He was a member of The First Baptist Church in Hazel Green, AL.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 32 years, Martha Shearin Cox. Survivors include son, Calvin Gene Cox Jr (Kimberly) of Madison; grandsons, Ryan Cox (MaryBeth), Andrew Cox, William Cox, and Benjamin Cox; granddaughter, Kaitlyn Adams (Jacob); nieces, Diane Richardson and Libby Hineman; and nephews, Bill Cox (Cathy) and Ben Cox.
Visitation will be from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Laughlin Service Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 26, 2024, at the funeral home chapel with Dr. Blair Waddell officiating. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery.
