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VANCEBORO - Monroe Ellis Cox, 77, of Vanceboro, passed away on May 17, 2018. He was born on October 6, 1940. Monroe was a retired tobacco farmer of 47 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Esther Cox and brothers, Horace, Gene and Bill Cox. Mr. Cox was a retired farmer who loved hunting, fishing and gardening. After retirement, fishing and gardening became his favorite hobbies. He loved to grow food and make sure everyone in the neighborhood had plenty of fresh vegetables. Monroe is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Sue S. Cox, of the home; children, Peggy C. Dunn and husband Ronald J. Dunn, of Grifton, Cindy C. Whitney and husband Charlie Whitney, of Grifton and Keith M. Cox of Vanceboro. He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Bailey Dunn Phillips and wife Sarah, of Ft. Collins, CO and Brianna Cox of New Bern; one sister, (Mary) Evelyn Cox, of Cove City; special cousins, Margie Russell, Cecil Russell and Betty Jean Rhem. The family would like to acknowledge and thank his caregivers, Angie, Margaret, Pam and Lisa for their love and support. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the TAKF Foundation – "Take a Kid Fishing". Attention; Teresa Holcombe, P.O. Box 1191, Morehead City, NC 28557, of KFHF (Kids Hunting Foundation), 31258 600th Street, Millville, MN, 55957. A Memorial service will be held on Sunday at 5:30 pm at Farmer Funeral Service-Ayden. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. You may send online condolences to farmerfuneralservice.com. Arrangements entrusted to Farmer Funeral Service-Ayden, NC
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SORRY FOR YOUR FAMILIES LOSS. I KNEW MONROE FOREVER.HE WAS QUIET A CHARACTER.
DANNY JOE HUMPHREY
May 22, 2018
Hi peggy and Ronald
Brenda and I were sadden to hear of Peggy dad passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with u. Doug announced it in church today.
babe
May 20, 2018
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. May God keep you extra close.
Ron & Barbara Lilly
May 19, 2018
I will surely miss you Sir
Betty Cutler (the net maker)
May 18, 2018
I am so sad to see one of my favorite people has passed away...Mr. Monroe was one of the nicest people ever and one of my best and favorite net customers. I made nets for him for many years and he would bring me a sample of homemade wine or fresh tomatoes or even some of the chicken nuggets from the corner store..just a really nice man..the first thing you really noticed about him was the white hair and if you are of the older generation (as I am) my first thought was Jerry Clower because he sure did remind me of him...Mr. Monroe...I sure will miss you and I hope your family and friends will remember your kindness and your love of fishing (as I will) and your sharing/giving heart...may their great memories of you help them through this time...may you rest in peace kind Sir
Betty Cutler
May 18, 2018
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