Frank Cox, Jr.

Frank Alexander "Alex" Cox, Jr., 68, of Spartanburg, died Monday, January 4, 2021, at his residence. He was born December 27, 1952 in Spartanburg County, a son to the late Frank Alexander Cox, Sr. and Catherine Crowe Cox. Alex attended Limestone College and was retired from the US Postal Service. He was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He loved the beach, his dog "Champ", his family and friends. He was a prankster, especially with Christmas gifts, and was always available to help others in need. Alex is survived by his son, Mark Alexander Cox of Lyman; sisters, Elizabeth "Libby" Morrow (Kenneth) of Spartanburg and Joanne Frady of Moore; Laura "Kathy" Mitchell of Moore; his canine best friend, "Champ"; and a number of nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Cathy "Pretzel" Fisher. A graveside service will be held 2:30 p.m. Sunday, January 10, 2021, at Heritage Memorial Gardens, 3901 South Church Street Extension, Roebuck, SC. The family will receive friends following the service at the graveside. Masks and social distancing will be enforced. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Spartanburg Humane Society, 150 Dexter Road, Spartanburg, SC 29303 or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 An online guest register is available at www.floydmortuary.com Floyd's North Church Street Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Frank "Alex" Cox, Jr. please visit our Sympathy Store.