Benjamin Lee Cox

Mr. Benjamin Lee Cox 61 of Liberty passed away unexpectedly Tuesday at his home after several months of declining health. Mr. Cox was born August 15,1963 in Asheboro. He was a member of the Randleman Fire Department where he served for 21 years while also operating Cox Construction. Mr. Cox loved being with his family, taking his oldest son Randall on his very first turkey hunt where he watched Randall get his very first turkey. He later took his younger son Nicholas on his first deer hunt and again watched his son Nicholas take down his first deer, an 8 pointer. He gave his oldest son Randall the nickname of "Now Son" and his youngest son Nicholas the nickname of "Mini Benny". Mr. Cox loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, playing horseshoes, camping and even playing golf. He was a member of the Randolph County Bow Association. He loved singing and playing the bass guitar in church.

Mr. Cox is survived by 3 sons Randall (Carol) of Liberty, Nicholas Kage Reed of Sophia and James (Michelle) Cockman of Franklin. He is also survived by “Precious” Karen Cox of Randleman. Two sisters Darlene of Asheboro and Diane (David) Gray of Eden. Four grandchildren Isabella Cox, Madalyn Long Bottomley, Wyatt Moore and Cody Green. His best friend for many years Jeff Tuttle. He was preceded in death by 6 brothers, William-Boyd-Richard-Don-Danny and Walser Cox. Two sisters Janet Earles and Jonelle Presnell and his grandson Randall Cox Jr.

The family would like to especially thank Gage Green for all his help and care over the past many months helping to look after Mr. Cox.

A celebration of life will be held later. Pugh Funeral Home Randleman is serving the Cox family.