Gordon County Sheriff's Office, Georgia
End of Watch Thursday, August 21, 2008
Add to My HeroesKathy Ann Cox
Ordinance Officer Kathy Cox was killed when her department truck was struck head-on by an armored car on Highway 136 between I-75 and Hill City Road. The driver of the armored car swerved into her lane while attempting to avoid striking a car that had stopped in front of it.
Officer Cox's truck and the armored car were both engulfed in flames as a result of the crash.
Officer Cox had served in law enforcement for 30 years and was a volunteer member of the Nicklesville Department of the Gordon County Fire Department. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, son, mother, brother, and two grandchildren.
Bio
- Age 50
- Tour 30 years
- Badge 503
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 140 ReflectionsKathy Cox, from what I heard and what i read, she was a wonderful loving person. Me her grandson never got to meet her but heard wonderful story’s about her. She passed before i was born and it affected my dad (her son) severely. Know i may not know much about her but i know she was a great mom and she raised the best son that could ever be raised and i am so happy to have someone to tell me story’s of her and tell me about her bravery and what she did. I also got the privilege to be named after such a amazing person. Happy mothersday Kathy have a wonderful day up in heaven.
Casey Landrum
Grandson
May 8, 2022
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