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1933
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2017
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Ray Cox Obituary
He was born May 1, 1933, in rural Virginia, the son of Jesse Rex and Grayce Noreta (Clemons) Cox.
He is survived by his friend and companion of 37 years, Mary Lou Blackburn of Arcadia; one daughter, Pam (Frank) Hudson of Council Bluffs, Iowa; three sons, Marc Cox of Overland Park, Kansas, Roger Cox of Beardstown, and Bradley Ray Cox of Cedar Creek, Texas; and two sons he raised as his own, Andy (fiancée, Lindsey Dawdy) Dobb of Murrayville, and T.J. (Ashley) Dodd of Bowling Green, Missouri; 10 grandchildren, Amy, Callie, Alycia, Casey, Cody, Blake, Maci, Kiah, Kellon, and Karter; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Julia French and Ina Mae Vaughn, both of Virginia; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Ava Claire Dodd; and two brothers, Jessie Cox and David Cox (surviving wife, Leota, of Virginia).
Mr. Cox was the owner and operator of Lazy C Rodeo for over 60 years. He contracted many rodeos at local county and state fairs. He enjoyed teaching young cowboys every Sunday and attending livestock sales.
A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Monday at Williamson Funeral Home, with burial at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. The family will meet friends 4-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Shriners Hospitals for Children or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Condolences may be left online at airsman-hires.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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David DeMoss
August 31, 2017
Ray put me on my first bull (CueBall) 35 years ago in 1982. The years I spent traveling to the Lazy C were some of the best of my life. Ray was awesome in so many ways. My wife Sue and I send our deepest condolences to Mary Lou and the entire Cox Family. Heaven just got one hell of a cowboy...I just hope they're ready! You will be missed.
Wendy LaBonte
August 14, 2017
I have known Ray many years....so sorry to hear of his passing.....a great guy and lots of fun to be around...he will be missed...my condolences to the family.
Wendy Peck LaBonte
Dr Larry Sherwin
August 14, 2017
Ray was a friend for over 40 years. He always wanted me to ride a bull, but I preferred watching others do it. My sympathy goes out to Mary Lou and to "Rodeo" Roger Cox.
Ann Winckler
August 13, 2017
My Sympathy to all of Ray's Family & Friends ! He was absolutely the Most Caring, Giving & Wonderful Friend a person could ever hope to have. God Bless You Ray !
Karen Merritt
August 10, 2017
My sympathy to the friends and family of Ray's. Karen Merritt, wife of late Glen Merritt.
Sharon Jarrell
August 10, 2017
Thinking of all of you in your time of loss. My children and myself have always enjoyed our time with Ray Allen we will miss him. My grandson was named after Ray Allen. I don't know if I will make it up there for the funeral but just know my prayers are with all of you.
Love,
Sharon (Cox) Jarrell and family
August 10, 2017
Thinking of you all sorry I have to work.He was a good one,
Love
Mickey (Collins) Burnett
Bob & Patti Henry
August 10, 2017
Mary Lou and Ray's family. So sorry for your loss.
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