Ashland, Virginia
COX, Willis E., 60, of Goochland, formerly of Baltimore, Md., went home to be with the Lord December 1, 2010. Willis served his country with distinction during the Cold War, receiving several certificates of recognition. He served as a loyal employee for the U.S. Postal Service for 27 years. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Robie Cox; one son, Purnell Morrison; four daughters, Takka Farley, Naketa Funderburk, Allison Armstead and Talathia Monterio; one brother, Walter Black; two sisters, Ruby M. Hicks and Claretha Harrington; eight grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Remains rest at the F. E. Dabney Funeral Home, 600 B. Street, Ashland. Homegoing services will be Tuesday, December 7, 1 p.m. at the Antioch Baptist Church, Goochland. Rev. Daniel Watson officiating. Interment church cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday (tonight), December 6, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home chapel. Online condolences can be made at fedabneyfuneralhome.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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
Robie cox
December 03, 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...
takka farley
December 02, 2011 | Indianapolis, IN
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...
Robie Cox
December 01, 2011 | Richmond, VA
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
Naketa Funderburk
December 01, 2011 | Richmond, VA
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...
Keon Winston
December 08, 2010 | Richmond, VA
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.
Eric & Paula Folks
December 07, 2010 | Chesterfield, VA
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.
Fritza "Missy" Winston
December 07, 2010 | Chesterfield, VA
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)
Patricia Abraham
December 06, 2010 | Richmond, VA
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
Tyrone & Valarie Taylor
December 06, 2010 | Maidens, VA