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On Wednesday, April 8, 2020, Rev. James L. Cox, Jr., passed away at age 70. Funeral services will be private due to the restrictions of the COVID-19 virus, with Hart Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim’s memory may be made to the University of the Cumberlands at https://www.ucumberlands.edu/give2uc.
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