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Charles Cox Obituary
Charles Henry Cox, 58, known to his family and friends as Charlie, passed away on February 25, 2017. He was born and raised in Louisville, KY. He entered this world on November 18, 1958, son of William L. and Lola M. (Sanders) Cox. He married young and made a living driving a taxi at Louisville International Airport. He later drove an 18-wheeler over the road, which he loved, for about 15 years. He then made a lifelong career as a commercial and residential painter. His favorite past-times included riding his Harley Davidson, bowling, going to the lake, and watching UK basketball. Charlie was preceded in death by his brother, Terry W. Cox, and partner, Nancy L. Cox. He is survived by his wife, Tammy L. Cox; son, Charles H. Cox II (Latasha); daughter, Mary A. Saltsman (Gary); son, Stephen "Baby Boy" Cox (Misty); stepsons, TJ (Alexis) and Dalton Meredith; 8 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sisters, Linda Russ (Chris), Angela "Peanut" Brown, and Freda Coomer; and brother, Irvin "Buddy" Cox. Special mention to the mother of his children, Sarah S. Sharp.
Visitation will be at Arch L. Heady at Resthaven, 4400 Bardstown Road on Friday, March 3, 2017 from 3-8pm. A celebration of Charlie's life will be conducted at 2pm on Saturday, March 4, 2017 in the chapel of Arch L. Heady at Resthaven with interment to follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Additional visitation will be available that morning after 9am. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the following fundraiser initiated to help cover the costs of Charlie's funeral service and burial: https://www.gofundme.com/funeral-expenses-for-charles-h-cox
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Sarah
February 23, 2023
Your children love and miss you so much
Gary Waters
March 5, 2017
Charlie had a big heart. He will be missed
Teresa Day
March 3, 2017
RIP Charlie. You will be missed. See you on the other side. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
March 2, 2017
charlie was a wonderful,caring friend to many. our hearts and prayers are with the family & with tammy. he will be missed. ricky & cathy
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David Carter and Renee Williams
March 2, 2017
Charlie was a great friend to us and he will be deeply missed! We will be thinking and praying for his family! Keep smiling Charlie, you was truly loved by all!!
Kelvin Williamson
March 2, 2017
R.i.p charlie will be missed alot you and tiffany were good friends enjoyed hanging out enjoyed doing the myijers store in louisville together fly high yall
Kay Clark. (Cox)
March 1, 2017
Condolences too the family , I will remeber all the fun we had as kids and how Charlie would stop and see me on a run to Illinois when he drove over the road .I will always remember his goofy laugh and smile it would light up a room . Charlie is in heaven smiling down on us as he is smiling in heaven too see his parents and brother terry. May the good lord watch over the family as they go thru this difficult time in their life.God bless you all.
Shannon noble
March 1, 2017
I'm going to miss you uncle Charlie. R.I.P I'm praying for all the family during this time and always.
Love, Shannon
Tammy and Moe Bear Lockard
March 1, 2017
Rest In Peace Charlie. You will be missed. You were always there when someone needed you. Deepest condolences to the family. Much love
Sarah Sharp
March 1, 2017
Thank You for these beautiful gifts...
March 1, 2017
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, SO SAD!!!!!!!
Thank You for these beautiful gifts...
Sarah Sharp
March 1, 2017
Nicole Whitmer
February 28, 2017
Love you uncle Charlie..
Nicole Whitmer
February 28, 2017
Uncle Charlie I will never forget you. You were always there for me an my family. I hope that you continue to watch over us as you flying high. Love you always untill we meet again.......
Maxwell
February 28, 2017
I love and will miss you so, you were taken to soon. Now you can rest in peace. Bec
February 28, 2017
WITH MUCH LOVE PAPAW CHARLIE.....TAYLOR ....ALEXIS ....NEVAEH....KYRA....KAYLEE..............CHANDLER...BRIELLE.....ANYAH...
Elizabeth Cox
February 28, 2017
Gonna miss you uncle Charlie. Prayers for my cousins and the rest of the family.
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Visitation
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Arch L. Heady at Resthaven & Resthaven Memorial Park4400 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40218
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Visitation
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Arch L. Heady at Resthaven & Resthaven Memorial Park4400 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40218
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Celebration of Life
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Arch L. Heady at Resthaven & Resthaven Memorial Park4400 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40218
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