Andrew Jackson Cox Jr.

Andrew “Jack” Jackson Cox Jr., 89, of Bartlesville, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023. Jack was born September 29, 1934, in Ramona, OK, to Shirley Day (Smith) and Andrew Jackson Cox Sr. “Jack Sr.” He was born on his father’s birthday. Jack was a provider and helpmate to his family from an early age. During the Depression, he delivered eggs and laundry for his mother in Ramona. As a boy, he made Christmas happen for his family during tough times by selling the hide of a bobcat. Jack Jr. was an avid hunter, fisherman, provider, Christian, cowboy, staunch Democrat and Union man. He was president of the Round Up Club in Bartlesville in the late 1960’s. Jack was president of the Union when he was working on the floor at Reda Pump. During his 36-year career at Reda Pump, Jack was promoted through the ranks, eventually becoming supervisor in Quality Control at TRW and on the Negotiating Committee. Jack married Norma Barger in 1952 and the couple shared 49 years together before divorcing due to catastrophic illness. To this union, two children were born, Anita in 1953 and Andy in 1954. Jack married Betty Owen Fisher on June 12, 2002. They enjoyed 14 loving years together before her death in November 2016. Betty’s family from Coweta embraced Jack in a large, loving family, continuing to check on him for the six years following Betty’s death. Jack retired at the age of 55 and sold his farm. He traveled with friends for five years before a stroke hit him at age 60. He spent the last 30 years in a wheelchair, but that did not stop him from gardening and being as independent as possible. Jack is survived by his daughter, Anita Cox; three siblings, Don Cox, Bob Cox, and Donna Harvey; three grandchildren, Shannon, Brenna, and Heather; three stepchildren, Barbra, Clarissa, and Wes; six great-grandchildren, Jeremy, Jason, Keegan, Karson, Alexis, and Cooper; and numerous step grandchildren and step great-grandchildren from Betty’s large, loving family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Shirley and Andrew Cox Sr.; a son, Andy in 1981; his first wife, Norma; his second wife, Betty; two brothers, Jim Cox, and Richard Cox; three sisters, Hazel Kidd, Irene Cox, and Ramona Cox; and a stepson, Ronnie. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Davis Family Funeral Home – Dewey Chapel, 113 S. Osage Ave., Dewey, OK 74029, 918-534-3030. Reverend Ken Peace will be officiating. Services are under the direction of Carter Davis and Davis Family Funeral Home – Dewey Chapel. Online condolences and remembrances may be shared at www.DavisFamilyFuneralHome.com.

Andrew Jackson Cox Jr.

September 29, 1934 - November 9, 2023