LaRoy "Mann" M. Cox

He was born February 17, 1930, in Honey Island to Thelma and Aden Mann Cox, and he lived most of his life in Beaumont. Mann graduated from French High School and was a member of North End Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. He loved being a part of his Sunday School Department leading music on Sunday morning. Mann retired from Texaco Asphalt Company after thirty years as a supervisor. He was a United States Army veteran.

Mann was a member of the Allegro Motor Home Club and president for several years; he loved to attend the monthly meetings and traveling with them. He and his wife JoAnn with his traveling buddy Marvin Jordan and his wife Mildred enjoyed traveling. Since 1993, Mann and JoAnn traveled the continental United States, visiting all of the states except for five, and lower Canada. He would travel for miles to listen to Southern Gospel Music.

He was so dearly loved by his family and everyone who knew him. He was a wonderful Christian man whose life on earth was a testimony of God’s gifts and of His mercy, love and grace. Mann was always a total joy to be with and an inspiration to everyone. Despite his health circumstances, he never complained and seemed focus on making others happy. Mann was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He loved others unconditionally.

Survivors include his wife, JoAnn Cox of Beaumont; daughter, Kimalisa Buckner of Beaumont; son, Kael Cox and his wife Sussie of Lumberton; grandchildren, Phillip Mahood and his wife Katie, Colton Buckner, Jacob Abney, Ciara Cox, and Mack Cox; great grandchildren, Devon Mahood, Morgan Mahood, Ashlyn Mahood, and Lilian Mahood; sister, Ebbie Brown of Mesquite; and niece, Karlene Cannon and her husband Rich.

His funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 16, 2010, at North End Baptist Church, 5115 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont. A committal will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday afternoon at Magnolia Springs Cemetery in Magnolia Springs under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.  A gathering of his family and friends will begin at 9:00 a.m. until time of service Saturday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to North End Baptist Church Library Fund, 5115 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77706 or Harbor Hospice, 2450 North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas 77713.