Danny Ray Cox

Danny Ray Cox, age 81, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2026. He was the son of the late Thornton Cox and Alma Mae Chritchley Cox. He was born in Mabscott, West Virginia, on March 14, 1945 into a family that eventually included 7 sisters and 3 brothers.

Danny entered the US Army in 1965 and served in the Military Police, earning the rank of Sergeant. Following his discharge, he married Carolyn Sue Trusty. They were married for 58 years. He joined the New Mexico State Police in 1975, serving in San Juan County until his retirement in 1995. He then taught Defensive Driving classes, worked for Aztec Schools Transportation and for M&R Trucking. He was a wonderful storyteller and kept everyone entertained with stories of his childhood in West Virginia and his years as a police officer. Danny loved the Lord and was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Aztec.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, two brothers and one great-granddaughter.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn, daughter Laura Cox Campbell and husband Rodney, son Bryant Cox and wife Melvina, son Benjamin Cox and wife Katrina, 11 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 1 brother and 3 sisters.

He was happiest when surrounded by family and was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. A special thank you to the staff of Crane's Roost Care Home for the wonderful care he received while there.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM Friday October 16, 2026 at First Baptist Church, 700 Navajo Ave., Aztec, NM 87410. Graveside services will follow at Aztec Cemetery, 700 Chamisa Ave., Aztec, NM