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“Step up to the plate, don’t be afraid to strike out.”
— Bobby Cox
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The Face of Community
BOBBY COX
Bobby Cox is the second generation owner/ operator of Cox's Barbershop, 'The Gentleman's Choice' in Ocean Springs. His father started the business 64 years ago and Cox enjoys being a barber because he gets to visit with residents in a one-on-one setting and stays in touch with what's happening in the community.
“I am a second generation business owner,
and I have always been interested in community involvement from watching my dad as an alderman,” he says. Cox also serves as Alderman At Large for the city and has deep roots in Ocean Springs. “My family has been here since the early 1700s. Our roots were planted way before my time,” he says. “My family inspires me to be the best I can be.”
Cox's involvement in the community started when he was 19 years old coaching a Little League baseball team. From there he moved into football and basketball when his sons were playing and then assisted with his daughter's soccer team. “In all, I coached youth sports for about 24 years. I also served on the Little League Board of Directors most of those years,” he recalls.
He served a term on the Ocean Springs Education Foundation and served on the Friends of the Mary C. Board of Directors for several years as the city representative. He ran the Knights of Columbus Council #5654 golf tournament for 15 years as a member of the St. Alphonsus Council. He was elected as the Alderman at Large in 2012 and has enjoyed serving. He is a candidate for mayor in the 2025 municipal elections. As a member of the Chamber of Commerce, he volunteers for festivals and special events.
Cox and his wife Lori have three grown children, Darren Cox who is married to his wife Megan, Anslee Harris, and Evan Harris. He completed barber school at Hinds Community College
and has been a barber for over 35 years. He is a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church and a third degree member of the Knights of Columbus.
Cox's Barbershop,
'The Gentlemans Choice'
2329 Government St., Ocean Springs 228.218.7271 bobbycox228@gmail.com
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