Our knowledgeable staff are passionate about providing families guidance and support during the funeral planning process and well after the funeral. Together, we can honor your loved one’s life while beginning your grief journey.
In 1986 James T. "Jimmy" Evans, Jr., moved back from Valdosta, Georgia, with his wife, the former Monica Adamson. Jimmy entered the business with his father and served his apprenticeship and attended Gupton-Jones School of Mortuary Science, where he completed his training and received both Funeral Director and Embalmer licenses. Jimmy took over ownership and operated the funeral home with his father until his death in 1990.
In 1991 Jeffery T. "Jeff" Smith joined Jimmy Evans in partnership. Jeff served his apprenticeship with McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville and earned both his Funeral Director and Embalmer licenses from Gupton-Jones School of Mortuary Science. Jeff grew up in Woodbury, Georgia, and is married to the former Robin Eubanks of Shiloh. In 1995 Jeff and Jimmy built a second location on Walton Street in Hamilton, Georgia. They also operate their crematory out of this facility. Cox Funeral Home is the only licensed funeral establishment with a crematory on premises with a fifty-mile radius. In 2004 three perpetual care cemeteries in the area were in receivership: Meriwether Memory Gardens, Upson County Memorial Gardens and Lamar Memory Gardens. Jeff purchased the cemeteries out of a feeling of personal responsibility to see that they would be locally owned once again.
Dan Akin joined the staff of Cox Funeral Home in January, 2016. A lifelong resident of Waverly Hall, Ga., he is a 1983 graduate of Harris County High School in Hamilton. Dan served his funeral service apprenticeship in Manchester under Pete Steele and Bobby F. Smith, for whom he worked in Manchester, Woodbury and Talbotton from 1986 until their retirement. He is a 1996 honor graduate of Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service in Decatur, Ga., where he was awarded the Service Corporation International Scholarship and was a member of Pi Sigma Eta fraternity. He is a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer and has over 30 years’ experience serving countless families in Meriwether, Talbot and Harris Counties. He is a member of Waverly Hall United Methodist Church where he has served on the Board of Trustees and currently serves as the church Historian. He served 20 years on the Waverly Hall City Council and his love of local history, genealogy and historic preservation has led to his authoring several articles appearing in statewide publications. In addition, with his late father, he established E. G. Akin & Son General Store, a collection of local mercantile artifacts that has been featured in antiques and collectibles publications. Dan is married to Jennifer Dubberly Akin, a native of Baxley, Ga., and they make their home in Waverly Hall with their daughter Sallie, and son, Briley, both students in the Harris County school system.
Tammy Waddell joined Cox Funeral Home in April 2016. She granduated Manchester High School in 1991 and married Glenn Waddell shortly thereafter. Together, they have 3 children and 4 grandchildren. Tammy and Glenn reside in the Cove.
Tammy Waddell joined Cox Funeral Home in April 2016. She granduated Manchester High School in 1991 and married Glenn Waddell shortly thereafter. Together, they have 3 children and 4 grandchildren. Tammy and Glenn reside in the Cove.
Tammy Waddell joined Cox Funeral Home in April 2016. She granduated Manchester High School in 1991 and married Glenn Waddell shortly thereafter. Together, they have 3 children and 4 grandchildren. Tammy and Glenn reside in the Cove.
Tammy Waddell joined Cox Funeral Home in April 2016. She granduated Manchester High School in 1991 and married Glenn Waddell shortly thereafter. Together, they have 3 children and 4 grandchildren. Tammy and Glenn reside in the Cove.
Tammy Waddell joined Cox Funeral Home in April 2016. She granduated Manchester High School in 1991 and married Glenn Waddell shortly thereafter. Together, they have 3 children and 4 grandchildren. Tammy and Glenn reside in the Cove.
Tammy Waddell joined Cox Funeral Home in April 2016. She granduated Manchester High School in 1991 and married Glenn Waddell shortly thereafter. Together, they have 3 children and 4 grandchildren. Tammy and Glenn reside in the Cove.