| Virgil J. Cox | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates | |
| In office 1962–1965 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph C. Moxley |
| Succeeded by | Jerry H. Geisler |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Virgil Jefferson Cox (1904-11-05)November 5, 1904 Grayson County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | August 2, 1991(1991-08-02) (aged 86) Galax, Virginia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Felts Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Gladys Guynn |
| Alma mater | Emory and Henry College (BA) Medical College of Virginia (MD) |
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Virgil Jefferson Cox (November 5, 1904 – August 2, 1991) was an American politician and physician from Virginia. He was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1962 to 1965.
Early life
Virgil Jefferson Cox was born on November 5, 1904, in Grayson County, Virginia, to Lucy (née McKnight) and Jefferson Davis Cox. He grew up on a farm in Grayson County. He worked multiple jobs during college and graduated from Emory and Henry College with a Bachelor of Arts in 1929. Cox taught at Baywood High School for two years and worked in sales during the summer. He then graduated from the Medical College of Virginia with a Doctor of Medicine in 1934. He did his intern work at Wilmington General Hospital. He also studied at Poly-Clinic Hospital in New York and the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary.
Career
In 1936, Cox opened his medical office in Galax. In 1952, he co-founded the non-profit Blue Ridge Hospital and Clinic. The hospital expanded and became Galax General Hospital. It was later replaced by Twin County Community Hospital. He served as the hospital's president and was a member of its board of directors.
Cox was a Democrat. He represented Galax and Grayson County in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1962 to 1965. He helped support legislation that established Grayson Highlands State Park.
Personal life
Cox married Gladys Guynn. He owned the Dr. Virgil Cox House on West Stuart Drive in Galax. He supported the Galax United Methodist Church.
Cox died on August 2, 1991, at Twin County Community Hospital. He was buried in Felts Cemetery.
Legacy
In 1983, Cox donated US$25,000 to Emory and Henry College to establish a scholarship for pre-medical students.
References
- ^ "Cox, Virgil J., M.D." The Roanoke Times. August 4, 1991. p. D2. Retrieved October 12, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Hospital Founder Dies at 86". The Roanoke Times. August 4, 1991. p. D3. Retrieved October 12, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Virgil Jefferson Cox". Virginia House of Delegates. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
- ^ "Galax Doctor Gives $25,000 to E&H College". The Roanoke Times. December 15, 1983. p. C17. Retrieved October 12, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Newly Elected Dr. Cox Set to Fulfill Election Pledge". The Register. November 16, 1961. p. 2B. Retrieved October 12, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1904 births
- 1991 deaths
- People from Grayson County, Virginia
- People from Galax, Virginia
- Emory and Henry University alumni
- Medical College of Virginia alumni
- Physicians from Virginia
- Democratic Party members of the Virginia House of Delegates
- 20th-century American physicians
- 20th-century members of the Virginia General Assembly