Larry Cox, the former president and CEO of the Memphis Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA), passed away, according to airport officials.
Cox served in several leadership roles in his 41 years with the airport before taking the top job in 1985. He also served on numerous industry and community boards, including the Greater Memphis Chamber, Memphis Tourism, and the Mid-South Minority Business Council.
“Larry Cox had a profound impact on the success and growth of Memphis International Airport and was a respected leader in the aviation industry,” said current MSCAA president and chairman Terry Blue. “More importantly, he was deeply committed to the Memphis community. We mourn his loss, and our thoughts are with his family.”
Cox received the Federal Aviation Administration’s 1996 Kitty Hawk Award and American Association of Airport Executives 2001 Distinguished Service Award. He was awarded the FedEx Bravo Zulu Award in 2004 and was inducted into the Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame in 2005.
In remembrance, the family has asked that any charitable donations be made to the University of Memphis Larry Cox Scholarship Fund. Donations can be made here.