James Charles "Black Jack" Cox, age 71, of Okolona, passed from this life on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at his home.  He was born April 29, 1955, in Arkadelphia, the son of the late Arthur and Norma Clingan Cox.  Black Jack was a 1973 graduate of Okolona High School.  He retired from Firestone in quality control and Ouachita Baptist University in landscaping.  Black Jack was a member of Smyrna Church.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trail riding and in his younger days he loved playing softball.  Black Jack had a love for his puppies and going out to eat.  He was a member of Red Neck Hunting Club.  Black Jack was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Francis Jean (Punk) Johnson, two brothers, Neil and Tommy Cox.

Survivors are his significant other, Angie May of Okolona, two sons, Greg Cox (Gin) of Magnolia and James (Jay) Cox (Heather) of Hot Springs, one daughter, Amanda (Mandy) Lane (Corrie) of Prescott, two brothers, Paul David (Cotton) Cox of Gurdon and Clifford (Chip) Cox (Jeanie) of Okolona, five grandchildren, Morgan Johnson (Kyle), Brantley Cox (Hannah), Laila Cox, Zayde Cox and Colt Cox, two great grandchildren, Bentley and Avery Johnson.

A memorial graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at Weir Cemetery in Okolona with Pastor Jim Henderson officiating.

Memorials may be made to Weir Cemetery Fund, C/O Sheila Pate, 4207 Hwy 301 S, Delight, AR 71940 or Davidson Campground, C/O Mark McCauley, 102 Fawn Ridge Ln, Hot Springs, AR 71913.

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia.  Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.