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Bobby Cox Obituary
Cocoa
Mr. Bobby Lane Cox, 72, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, February 9, 2011. Bobby was born in Louisburg, North Carolina on May 28, 1938. He moved to Cocoa in 1947, where he graduated from Cocoa High School with the class of 1956. He was one of the best slow pitch softball pitchers in the state of Florida in the late 60's and early 70's. He played on some of the best teams in the southeast during those years. He retired from Kennedy Space Center in 2005 after 25 years as a Telecommunications Technician. Bobby was an active member of Northwest Baptist Church in Cocoa for many years.
Bobby is survived by his son, Eddie; daughter, Pamela Buckner and son-in-law, David. Bobby was blessed with beautiful granddaughters, Jessica Coyle, Hannah and Rebekah Cox, and Amber Carpenter, all of Cocoa. He was also blessed with one great grandson, Damian Seymour. Bobby is also survived by one sister, Janet Burnette Carlin of Blairsville, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his wife, Iris; and his parents, Mildred and Julius Cox. He was a wonderful Daddy, an amazing Gramps and a wonderful friend. He will be tremendously missed by all who knew him.
Visitation will be held Monday, February 14, 2011 at the Christmas Cemetery Chapel from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm with Memorial service and interment immediately to follow.
Funeral Solutions is in charge of all arrangements.
In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial contribution made in Bobby's name to Northwest Baptist Church, 1720 Cox Road, Cocoa, Florida 32926.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Bobby Cox
Mary Ann Tripi
February 6, 2025
My heart was both happy and sad when I received this email. My memories of you Bobby have remained in a special place in my heart and will forever. I still have the "why" because you were taken away too soon from my life. You helped me through so much and helped me realize that life goes on. But my heart still hurts. The one thing I know for sure is that you Bobby Cox are with the Man that you worshipped, your Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I wish that we would have had more time together but I'm so happy that we had the beautiful time we did have. I pray that your beautiful family has found peace. Rest In Peace
Stuart Weinstein
September 9, 2024
Bobby was a great pitcher in the 1960´s and 1970´s!!!
He pitched for the best team in Cocoa and Satellite Beach winning four State Championships and Two Regions!!!
A great competitor and a better person!!!
Rhoda Brown
March 9, 2011
I was so shocked to hear of Bobby passing away. He was a good friend and I miss him. He was so proud of his family and I was lucky enough to be introduced to them.
Brent Ballington
February 18, 2011
I worked around Bobby for years and knew his son Eddie.He always had a kind word and a smile on his face.Eddie,I am very sorry for your loss.
K.C. Taylor
February 15, 2011
I was saddened to learn of the passing of Bobby, but the memories of Bobby brought a smile to my face. I was fortunate to have played with Bobby on the Satellite Beach Longhorns slow pitch softball team in the early 1970s. He was a competetive but humble man who was an integral part of our team's success. In fact his whole family was involved - Bobby was our pitcher, Eddie was our batboy and Iris and Pam were our cheerleaders. May Bobby rest in peace and I thank him and his family for being my friends and creating many happy memories for me.
Debbie Buurma
February 15, 2011
I worked with Bobby for serveral years while with Space Mark,Inc. and always looked forward to him comming in to the office every day, he always had a smile and a joke and usually teased me about something then he'd smile and give his head a shake like he wasn't sure if I had a chance. Bobby was a great guy and he will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers go with you and your family
Michelle Masson
February 15, 2011
Eddie, I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. God bless you in this time of need, you are in my prayers.
Bob and Diane Likon
February 14, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of Bobby's death. We go way back to highschool. Bobby was a gentle man and it was a privilage to know him. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Carla Gress
February 14, 2011
Even tho we haven't met Bobby we heard so many good things about him. That he was a super guy and very down to earth. Our thoughts are with you MaryAnn at this sad time. Love Sister & brother-in-law Carla & Harv.
Rhoda Brown
February 14, 2011
Bobby was a wonderful man and loved by all. So sad to hear of this news. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Rhoda
Kathy Paolucci
February 14, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with all the family and my sister Maryann at this time. Peace in all your hearts. Love
Pete and Donna Griffin
February 14, 2011
Eddie, it was a pleasure to know Bobby. The world was a better place with him in it. We will miss him. May God carry you through this time.
BETTY JO COLEMAN TEAGUE
February 13, 2011
MAN GOD BE WITH THE FAMILY AT THIS TIME &REMEMBER BOBBY IS IN HEAVEN WITH THE LORD & HIS WIFE NOW .GOD BE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS TIME .BETTY JO COLEMAN TEAGUE.
Jim & Pat Robinson
February 13, 2011
Bobby was a man that was loved by all. It was a great privilege to know him in this life and we know that he and Iris have had a great reunion in the presence of Christ. To God be the Glory.
Marilyn Loebs
February 13, 2011
Mary Ann, our thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of this wonderful man. You will always treasure your memories of him. Love, Pat and Marilyn
Russ White
February 13, 2011
Bobby was a true gentle man.
I was privileged to work with him for a short while,and I will always remember him as the gentleman he was.
God bless.
Rhonda Sutphen
February 13, 2011
What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why Bobby left this earth so soon, or why he left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that he died, but that he lived, and that his life gave us memories too beautiful to forget. Rest in peace my friend.
Ana Kirby
February 13, 2011
It's not often that you meet someone who you feel you've known your whole life.Bobby had that effect on people. I was blessed to know him and call him "friend". I pray that where ever he is, he will know how he touched my life. Rest In Peace sweet friend. My God keep you in His loving grace. And may His peace be in the hearts of your family and friends.
Theresa Tripi
February 12, 2011
I was so blessed to have known Bobby and so thankful for the joy he brought my mother, even for such a short time. Rest in Peace Bobby until we see each other again....
February 12, 2011
It was a true pleasure knowing you, Bobby. Your lifestyle always showed your walk with the Lord! You will be remembered and missed.
Inis Brinkle
February 12, 2011
Mr. Bobby Cox was a precious man. Him and his sweet wife are together walking the streets of gold today! You will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Bridgett Britt
Theresa George
February 12, 2011
To the family and friends of Bobby,
May God Bless the soul of this man.
I didn't know him personally but from what I heard he was a wonderful man. Now he spends his days with the Lord in Heaven... My prayers to the family and friends who suffer from his loss.
Berma Doty
February 12, 2011
To the family of Bobby Cox Iam sorry to learn of his passing I attended high school with he and his sister and brother-in-law please know my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time
Mary Ann Tripi
February 11, 2011
Their are no right words to express the broken hearts that we all have at this time in the passing of your dad and gramps. Bobby was and is the light in our lives and will always be. I know for myself, there are so many "whys", but I have to trust in the Divine Hand of the Father to help each of us that have been so deeply touched by Bobby, to help heal us and comfort us in the days ahead. He was a special caring, tenderhearted, loving man that loved his Lord and family with no reservations. Rest in peace Bobby and know that you are so very loved...always and forever..
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