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Elder John Rickey Cox

Bessemer, Alabama

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He was the son of John and Phyllis Dupree Cox of Fairfield. Reared in a loving and Christian environment, he understood at a young age that the hand of God was upon his life. While very active at Crumbey Bethel Primitive Baptist, Rickey accepted his Call to Ministry at age 16. He graduated...

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We continue to miss you. Your laughter and caring persona will always be something we will treasure.

To the Cox family. You have all been sisters and brothers to me and my family. Rev. John Ricky Cox, as we called him in Fairfield, Alabama was like a brother to me. He was a kind and respectful soul . My heart is still broken on the death of his sister Phillis Zimmnie, Baby sister,who was the first black air line stewardess Bobbie. The first black policeman in Fairfield his brother James. I love and respect the whole family. Jackie and Boo
Johnnie Mae the school teachers like myself....

Dear Eleanor,
I am praying for you as you are experiencing this very difficult time in your life. You and your children were blessed to have had a husband and dad who served God in miraculous ways. He was a servant and leader. He touched peoples's lives In significant ways and brought others to Christ. I did not know him very well, but I still know you Eleanor. You always loved God and God brought two Godfearing people together to work in the vineyard. You listened and obeyed and that's...

Elder Cox will always have a special place with my husband and I because he married us in 1993 almost 25 years ago and was my pastor from a child til that day....my prayers to his church and family for strength and comfort.....earth's loss is heaven's gain

WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER MY BROTHER AND OUR FRIEND ALL THE GREAT TIMES WE SHARED .OUR HEARTS ARE SO HEAVY WE WILL SEE EACH OTHER AGAIN .TO YOUR FAMILY THEY OUR DEEPEST HEART FELT CONDOLENCES. FROM :JOHN

Condolences to the Family!

From a little girl in Woodlawn Garden Apts. I have loved & admired 'Ricky', Elder John. R. Cox... I used to love to see him coming with my Uncle John wearing the biggest smile.... I remember attending C. Bethel services with my Granny... she loved her some Ricky... My prayers are with the Cox family.

To the family of Elder John R. Cox, especially my dear friend Kellie, may God give you peace and comfort in this time of sadness. Remember, earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.