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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Robie cox
December 3, 2011
Good morning, this is the last entry on guess book, but not to you. I will always talk to you. Rest in Peace my love, for one day will will rejoice again some day up there. Love you!!!!! Your wife
takka farley
December 2, 2011
well pop i quess its my turn i have been puting this off because it just hurts so much. i remember waking up in the morning and making us a cup of coffee as you came down the hallway in your cut off tshirt and you shorts dragging your feet down the hallway with your slippers on and saying goodmorning baby girl. oh pop i wish you could see me now. last thing you told me was to keep my head up and stay strong for my boys and how proud you were of me. i miss you so much i miss your smile i miss watching you and immanuel play black opps and riding the lawnmower with the boys on your lap. you just didnt understand how much you meant to me i still dont understand why you had to go so soon but i quess god had his reasons i want you to know that im doing just what you wanted me to do and that was to take care of your boys and follow my dreams . i would like you to know that i am a cosmetology graduate and has gone on to become and educator . head educator of our night program i hope i have made you proud my heart hurts right now because there is a part missing and that is you thank you for being the father i longed for you understood me you told me when i was wrong but you also praised me when i did good you loved me as your own and it showed i miss you pop and no one will ever fill that void you will forever be missed and never forgotten now you can can rest in peace your baby girl will take over from here. dont worry about mom like you use to say i got this i love you forever and always. love your baby girl p.s i will keep your love for the steelers alive rest now
Robie Cox
December 1, 2011
Well my love it,s been one year since God called you to be with your parents. I hope it was a gloryous one for you. Since God called you home it,s been like he left a hole in my heart. Not wanting to love. The love we shared will never and can never be replaced. It gets so hard sometimes down here. I wish I still had you. It wasn't suppose to end so fast for us. I know and knew you loved me. I try to be strong for the girls because they miss you so much and it gets so hard to keep the tears back. Keta gave us a smart little girl, You could have given her your knowledge and she would be hell on legs. Allison is having a boy also in March how about that. Manny is awesome in football, so is Cris and Josiah. Adrian ask and talk about his Pop all the time. Willis it hurts so much without you here. I visits the grave all the time just to be close to you. My health is getting bad so tell God to keep his hands on me, the kids need me. I have to stay here and give the grand kids a part of you also. (Crying) Honey help me to be strong, I know you watching over me. That's what keeps me going. Thanks for all your support because once again you are still taking care of me like you use to tell me, Robin it will all be ok. I miss you and will never let that love fade. Rest in peace. I will rejoice one day with you in Heaven.
Naketa Funderburk
December 1, 2011
Its been 1 year today that God called you home to be one of our angels to watch over us. And that you are doing as you did when you was in the flesh. I miss our talkes, your words of encouragements when life was taking a tole on us. I think about you everyday. we your children Takka, Allison, Talitha, Purnell and I (Naketa) miss you very much and we love you. I thank God for bringing you in our lives you are truly missed and never forgotten. We LOVE YOU. SEE YOU IN HEAVEN POP
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Keon Winston
December 8, 2010
I can't be sad because you went well beyond your duties. My life is set because of you Grandpa. You gave me everything, mental & physical. Catch up on your rest, I know your listening so I'll keep our convos going. Til we meet again...
Eric & Paula Folks
December 7, 2010
To Robie, Purnell and family.
Willis is gone and lived his life, maybe not as long as we would have liked. God had a plan none of us could see so on December 1st. 2010 he said it's time to return to me. Your hearts will be heavy and tears will fall, but remember God is still in control of it all. We can cherise the memories and still see his face, but God is Awesome Willis is now in a better place. I Love you and will keep you in our prayers.
Your Cousin Paula Cox-Folks & Family.
Fritza "Missy" Winston
December 7, 2010
Willis was there when I needed him the most. He took my son Kelvin Keon Winston under his wings and became a grandfather to him when he did not have a man in his life to lead and guide him. I have always been grateful for God putting him in our lives. Today my son is a good man because of his guidance, love and care. Words cannot express how much we loved and cared for him. Thank you Willis for all the love and care you gave us while you were here on earth. You will be missed.
Patricia Abraham
December 6, 2010
To the family, we are sorry for your lost, and we are praying for you. Willis was a cousin, and a friend of the family, and I know he will be truly missed. Love the Abraham Family. Patricia(Cox)
Tyrone & Valarie Taylor
December 6, 2010
To the family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. Willis, you will be missed dearly by all who knew you. We love you. Your Cousin Valarie & Tyrone Taylor
Okesha Fields
December 5, 2010
Truly missed, but never forgotten. Thanks for all our great memories. Robie he may be gone now but he will forever be in your heart and spirit. You and Willis shared many lovely memories, events and lessons together and for that be happy that he touch your life and the people around you. He was and still is a good man, who cared so much of others and for that he has been rewarded to home to glory. Don't be sad for him, rejoice with him as he is doing right now. And be comforted that he is with his mother and father once again. Forever in our FAMILY LOVE.
Your sister Kesha and Ralph,KC,Jada
Robie Cox
December 3, 2010
Willis thanks for the time I had to share my life with you.It seems so not for real that now you are gone. We took many paths while in our walk of life together. And it took us in many directs, but you will be missed . It has been real rough to do what you would have me to do.But short legs it will be a glorious day for you. Now you rest in peace, there is no pain now. Tell mom and dad I did my best. Marvin Sap said it best. I never would have made it with out you!
NICOLE PRESTON
December 3, 2010
Willis,I'll miss you, but I will always have good memories to hold on to and the laughter that comes with the memories!Love you, your cuz!
Marisha McCollum
December 3, 2010
To the Family,
I'm so sorry for your lost.
May God be with you during this time of sorrow.
MCCOLLUM AT LAW
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