Cox & Son Funeral Home in Jellico considered a total loss after fire

JELLICO, Tenn. (WATE) — A longtime funeral home in Campbell County was heavily damaged by a fire on Wednesday.

The LaFollette Fire Department responded to a fire at Cox & Son Funeral Home in Jellico around 2:15 p.m., Fire Chief Jimmy Pack said.

No injuries were reported. Pack said that the building is considered a total loss.

According to their Facebook page, Cox & Son Funeral Home has in operation since 1910. The business wrote that they were able to save most important documents, such as death certificates, from being destroyed.

“All of us at Cox & Son Funeral Home are devastated at the fire and loss we have experienced today. Despite the circumstances, we are thankful that there are no injuries and that we were able to save most important documents including prearranged files, death certificates, and other important papers. We want to express our sincere appreciation to all of the first responders, fire and rescue personnel, law enforcement and others who worked diligently to contain the fire. We also want to convey our heartfelt gratitude to all of our friends, family members, and neighbors who came to our assistance during our time of need thank you. We will forever be grateful. Also, we want all of you to know that we have a contingency plan in place if anyone should need our service. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers.”

Cox & Son Funeral Home social media post

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