Sherwood William Cox Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Sherwood William Cox, 84, of Madisonville, LA, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022. He is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Rosie Cox. Sherwood served in the U.S. Air Force and was a Korean War veteran. Following the war he went to work for Allied-Signal/ExxonMobil in Baton Rouge. Upon retirement, Sherwood and Rosie moved to Orange Beach, AL. Retirement wouldn’t last long and he embarked on a very successful career in the real estate industry with Brett-Robinson. He and Rosie spent many years sharing a life of joy and happiness with their family and friends on the gulf coast. Also surviving are 3 daughters: Becky Cox, Beth (Zach) Arnold, and Deb Cox Cardinal; 4 grandchildren: Dustin (Kesha) Rozas, Zachary Arnold, Evan Arnold, and RJ Cardinal; 4 great grandchildren: Gabriella Spencer, Marissa Rozas, Jeffery Rozas and Jackson Johnson Rozas. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Jeff Rozas; and parents, Shelton and Claudine Cox. A celebration of life will be held at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Inc. 2260 West 21st Ave, Covington, LA 70433 on Saturday, July 30, 2022 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; 1-800-805-5856, www.stjude.org. E. J. Fielding Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please sign E.J. Fielding Funeral Home online Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.

Sherwood William Cox

August 11, 1937 - July 21, 2022