Cox was hospitalized a few weeks ago after suffering a heart attack during an investigation, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.
Gov. Robert Bentley appointed Cox as coroner after Downey McGee retired about six weeks ago.
The deputy coroner, Tim Brown, will serve as Bibb County coroner until the governor appoints a replacement.
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I believe Cox was elected, not appointed. He was on my ballot for coroner in Novemeber.