Obituary of Jack Henry

Jack H. Cox, Jr. passed away on June 22, 2010 in Laos. He was working on a crocodile project with the Wildlife Conservation Society when he suddenly became ill. Born on December 4, 1952 he attended area schools and was a graduate of Myers Park High School in 1971. He also earned a BA in environmental science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He started his long life of traveling touring Europe in his senior year of high school and soon after served in the Peace Corp. Some of his favourite countries were Nepal, New Guinea and Indonesia. In 1997 he took his mother on a three week tour of Southeast Asia. As a true naturalist he enjoyed the diversity of wildlife, particularly birds and reptiles. He spent a lot of his time in third world countries and loved to work with the rural inhabitants. He was able to experience conditions that were harsh and demanding but could always show the tenacity and ability to succeed. We will miss his knowledge and expertise and know he inspired many others to become involved in the some way to help protect the earth that supports us. He is survived by his father Jack H. Cox, Sr., and mother Mary Elizabeth Cox, brother, Barry A. Cox, sister, Pamela Cox Plummer all of Charlotte and many aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 10, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at Park Road Baptist Church Sanctuary. The family will receive friends following the service in the Community Center. In lieu of flowers please make a contribution to a wildlife fund or a charity of your choice.