RIP: Longford saddened by death of respected soldier and top class boxer
Late Jimmy Cox, Ballymahon, Co Longford joined the Irish Army and at one point was part of a United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in the Congo in Africa
The death occurred recently in England of Jimmy Cox, native of Ballymahon with his loving family around him.
He was born here back in 1940, one of eight children. In 1958 he joined the Irish Army and at one point was part of a United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in the Congo in Africa, this was the first overseas conflict the Irish Army were involved with.
Jimmy went to work in England in 1961 and married his wife Monica in 1980 in Maidenhead.
He loved jiving, especially in the Irish Clubs and at many charity dances which himself and Monica actually organised.
A kind-hearted and witty gentleman and a loyal and caring husband and father, Jimmy loved animals and was a top class boxer, having won many titles down the years.
He loved returning to Ireland with his family on holidays and meeting up with his old pals in Ballymahon and visiting his family here.
He was great company to be in, everyone enjoyed his funny stories. He will be a huge loss to his family and friends.
Many of his family travelled from Ireland to his Funeral Reception at Slough Town F.C. and Cremation on May 29 last including his brother Toddy and sister Patricia.
A large number of people, his relatives, neighbours and many friends also attended the Reception which bore testimony to the respect with which he was held.
We extend our deepest sympathy to Jimmy's wife Monica, daughters Lorraine and Caroline, son Dean, brothers Toddy, Rathmore,and Tom, Creevaghbeg, sister Patricia, Sli na Mona, nieces,nephews, relatives and many friends.
May he rest in peace.