Photo courtesy of Paul Funeral Home of Washington
Washington, North Carolina
Sep 29, 1935 – Apr 22, 2023
Mr. Eppie Bennett Cox, age 87, a resident of New Bern, died Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern.
Mr. Cox was born in Beaufort County on September 29, 1935. He was the son of the late William Noah Cox and Bessie Leary Cox. Mr. Cox graduated from Aurora High School. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a Master’s and Doctrine from the University of Virginia. He taught school at Staunton Military Academy in Virginia for many years. He transitioned from teaching to counseling at Blue Ridge Community College. After retiring, Mr. Cox moved back to his home state. He was a former member of the New Bern Civitan Club and volunteered with the Craven Literacy Council. He was passionate about Carolina East Medical Center and volunteered there for over 20 years. Mr. Cox enjoyed travelling, going to the beach, and working in his yard.
Mr. Cox is survived by five nieces, Phyllis Hardison and Barbara Buck both of Washington, Ruth Cox of Grimesland, Sherri Valerio of Vanceboro, Lucy Alligood of New Bern: two nephews, Clint Fleming of Washington, Robert Cox of Deland, FL and special friend, Anthony Thomas of Champaign, IL.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Cox was preceded in death by his siblings, Irma MacRee Cox Lancaster (Orie), William Emmitt Cox (Doris), Clifford Earl Cox (Ardith), Flora Miriam Cox Fleming (Clinton), Alton Bonner Cox (Velma), Barbara Joyce Cox Alligood (Ernest), Lonnie Catherine Cox and Malcolm Ray Cox.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, June 10, 2023, at the Chapel of Paul Funeral Home & Crematory in Washington.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Carolina East Medical Center Adult Fund (Volunteer Services) www.carolinaeasthealth.com/foundation/volunteers in his honor.
Online condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com
Paul Funeral Home & Crematory in Washington is honored to serve the Cox family.
Read MoreI am so sorry to hear of EB's passing. We met on a cruise one year and stayed in touch by phone over the course of many years. We shared the love of old movies and great novels. I am truly going to miss the long-distance friendship...
Wendy Eason
October 31, 2023 | Decatur, GA | Friend
He helped form my life at BRCC, as well as beyond. Always liked his visits here in VA. I just found out he passed. He will be greatly missed here. Is there anyway I can get a CD of his Memorial. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the Family.
Doris-Jean Taylor-Bishop
August 29, 2023 | Harrisonburg, VA | Friend
I worked with EB at BRCC and remained friends throughout the years. So sorry to hear of his passing. He was a special caring and witty man. Prayers to his family.
Lettie Stickley
July 25, 2023 | Grottoes, VA
I have many fond memories of being a guest at EB’s home(s) in Harrisonburg. He was always gracious and welcoming to me. My goal was to beat him at Scrabble even one time, but with that keen mind of his, doing so was a challenge. I hadn’t seen him in many years but always have remembered him with love and gratitude for letting me hang out at his place.
Sheila Kinyon Weston
June 16, 2023 | Alexandria, VA | Friend
As I was working in my yard, I was reminded of the many fond memories I have of E.B. opening his door and sharing some comment, wit, and wisdom with me since becoming my dear neighbor and friend. I am so grateful for those memories and the opportunity I had to know E.B. I will miss him!
Susan Williams
May 05, 2023 | NEW BERN, NC | Neighbor
So sorry to hear of EB's passing. He will be missed and I hope all of his extended family is well.
Autry Moore
May 02, 2023 | Pawleys Island, SC | Acquaintance
