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R. Cox Obituary
A lifelong resident of Henderson County, he was the son of the late Riley & Myrtle Cox. He is also preceded in death by a sister, Betty Alice Smith.
David served in the US Marine Corps during Vietnam from 1966 to 1970. He retired from DuPont after 22 years of service; and was currently working security for Defender Services. David was of the Baptist Faith. He enjoyed gardening, photography, crocheting, and most of all loved being a Pappaw.
David is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Brenda Cox; two sons, Michel Cox and his wife Katie and Jason Cox and his wife Amber; a daughter, Kayla McDaniel; four grandchildren, Sydney, Reese, and Kelland Cox, and Kaylee McDaniel all of Hendersonville; two brothers, Bud Cox and his wife June of Buford, SC and Daniel Cox and his wife Carolyn of Hendersonville; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM on Thursday, August 14, 2014 at the chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.
A sympathy card and online register book is available by visiting www.forestlawnhendersonville.com
Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family.
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Uncle B.
August 15, 2014
I never knew David except through the heart of his son Mike; whose welcoming face and beautiful heart must have at least partially, been born from his father, David, yet is being brought to fullness from his true Father above. It captured Katie's and the girls' and has touched mine. I love you Mike. Blessings and deep comfort on you and all your family.
LIZ FEW
August 14, 2014
So sorry to hear about your Dad - you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers - hang in there!
Jim Clarke
August 13, 2014
I enjoyed working with David at Manual Woodworkers and Weavers. We also shared our USMC experiences, since we were both ex-Marines
Joy and Kenneth Waldrop
August 13, 2014
Brenda and family, Kenneth and I are so sorry to hear about David. His life was cut short, he should have had many more years to enjoy his family.
Rhonda Freeman
August 13, 2014
I was upset to hear of David's passing. I loved his laugh. I worked with him at DuPont.
Amber Cox
August 13, 2014
Pappaw, I will miss you forever. It's not "Good Bye", it's "See you later". I will take care of Jason and Kelland for you until we can all be together again. Thank you for being my second Daddy and taking care of me for 7 years. Thank you for making Jason my Prince Charming and an amazing Daddy-O. I WILL NOT let any of your girls forget you.
August 13, 2014
Jim and I are so very sorry about the passing of David. We just recently enjoyed a short visit with him @ Sams Club. He will be missed and especially in the Dupont family of friends.
Eddie Doran
August 13, 2014
RIP David Cox, True American Marine that loved his country and family.
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