Sherman Cox

Sherman Cox, age 52, of Conway, Ark., went to be with his Lord on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015. He was born Tuesday, July 23, 1963 in Stuttgart, Ark. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Thomas and Opal Hickman; his paternal grandparents, Nick and Lillian Cox; and his beloved German Shepherd, Sandy Ruth Cox. He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Cheryl (Lunsford) Cox of Conway; his parents, Shiron and Sherman Cox of Clarendon; his beloved German Shepherd, Brutus; aunts, uncles, cousins; and a countless number of friends as well as his Cadron Valley golf buddies. Sherman received his Bachelor of Science in Education from Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia and has a football coaching career spanning 33 years. He was currently serving as Athletic Director at Maumelle High School and was highly respected by the athletic community across the state. Sherman loved golf, Myrtle Beach vacations, and the Texas Longhorns. He will always be remembered for his quick wit, no nonsense-tell it like it is personality, and his big heart. He was an incredible coach, an amazing mentor to his students, athletes and teachers and a loyal and honest friend. He was fiercely dedicated to his wife and family and his legacy will forever live through the students and athletes he inspired. Funeral service will be held at 6 p.m., Monday Nov. 16, 2015 at the Maumelle High School Auditorium. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will take place at 11 a.m., Tuesday Nov. 17, 2015 at Shady Grove Cemetery in Clarendon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Sherman's memory to the Maumelle High School Booster Club. Arrangements entrusted to Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/conway.