James R. Cox:
CLASS OF 1981
Brown High SchoolClass of 1981
Kannapolis, NC
Nakina High SchoolClass of 1981
Nakina, NC
Old Dock Elementary SchoolClass of 1977
Whiteville, NC
Berryhill Elementary SchoolClass of 1973
Charlotte, NC
Opa - Locka Elementary SchoolClass of 1971
Opa locka, FL
James R.'s Story
Life
Hi, it's been a few years. Hope all are well. I'm serving my 28th year in the Navy, working in Japan( about 30 miles south of Tokyo) as a Tugboat Captain/ Harbor Pilot, ( driving ships ). Looking for old friends and classmates.
On the Old Dock/Nakina side I'd like to contact Wendy Beking or her sister Terri or Denise, Sparky Wilson, Rusty Wallace, Eddie Becker, Darlene Milligan,Sherri or Reese, Dela Reese or anyone who can spark old memories.
Write any time.
Jim Class of 81'
School
Most of my school life was spread around quite a bit due to frequent moving to various areas of N.C.,such as Hickory, China Grove, Old Dock, Nakina,Concord, Kannapolis, even Opalaka Florda. I had good friends at each school with just a few regrets. Good friends, even though you may lose touch over the years and miles, are still good friends.
College
UMUC
Workplace
My life has always been about work. My first job was probably cutting grass. I've spent a few years cropping tobacco,working for the local water district, logging...Expand for more
, a few years were even spent in Cannon mills. After graduation I worked for two electrical construction companys (Pace & Bryant), then took the big step and joined the Navy.
Military
Back in Feb. of 1983, I spent about 12 weeks in San Diego Ca. undergoing boot camp and apprenticeship training. Stationed in Japan from 83' to 87' serving on three different Tugboats. Transferred back to Ca., Served on USS New Jersey(BB-62),battleship for all you land lubbers. Transferred to an FFG, served on there up until 91'. Took orders to another tug in Japan, served as its captain for 3 years,back to a FFG for a short time, then began my training and qualification as a Harbor/Docking Pilot. I now serve as a pilot wherever needed, Korea,Singapore, Diego Garcia,Guam and various ports in Japan. We are tasked with moving anything that floats, ranging from a small minesweeper up to submarines, destroyers, cruisers,and aircraft carriers. Most countries I've visited are in the pacific area of operation. Sri lanka India, Abudabe, UAE, Dubai, Bahrane,Thiland, Phillippnes,Korea,Singapore,Hong Kong etc.
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