Virgil J. Cox

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.

Career In 1936, Cox opened his medical office in Galax. 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 to Emory and Henry College to establish a scholarship for pre-medical students.