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Marshall Cox Obituary
Marshall B. Cox SUFFOLK - Marshall Berned Cox, 85, a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, died Oct. 5, 2008, in his home, Pembroke, with his family by his side. Born in Friendship, N.C., he was the son of the late Haywood and Mina M. Cox. Mr. Cox was a food broker for Shedds' Food Brokerage and a former member of Tidewater Food Dealers. He was a member of Beech Grove United Methodist Church and was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II, having served in the Pacific Theatre. Mr. Cox had a great love for gardening and nature. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Jean Ives Cox; daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Steven Hirsch of Suffolk; sons and daughters-in-law, Marshall B. and Rebecca Cox Jr., Shannon and Dotty Cox, all of Suffolk; grandchildren, Jessica Fielek and husband Joshua, Vanessa Hirsch, Christopher B. Cox and wife Katherine, Matthew R. Cox, Bryan Cox, Ashley Cox; great-grandchildren, Lily and Sadie Fielek. A funeral will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. at the graveside in Newman Memorial Cemetery by Pastor Brian Sixbey. The family will receive friends in R. W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Beech Grove United Methodist Church, 4251 Driver Lane, Suffolk, VA 23435 or to a charity of choice. Condolences may be registered at www.rwbakerfh.com.
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Loretta Arrants
October 8, 2008
Dear Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy in this time of sorrow. I have been praying for your comfort. Always remember the special moments and keep them close to your heart.
Larry Cox
October 7, 2008
Jean
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in this time of need but have comfort knowing now he is in better hands and the love of God and all his brothers and sisters.
I know he wanted to make a bet with dad one time who was going to be the last one who goes since they were th last two living at the time.
I am happy knowing that he passed with his entire family at his side. Please keep in touch and tell rest of family hello for me.
Larry Cox and family
Darlene
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