Richard Gary Cox Sr.

Richard Gary Cox Sr. obituary, Nashville, TN

Richard Gary Cox Sr.

Richard Cox Obituary

Richard Gary Cox, Sr. age 85 of Nashville, TN. passed away on April 27, 2023. Preceded in death by his wife, Faye Cox; daughter, Sherry Cox, mother, Darris Goodrich and father, Maurice Cox.
Survived by his loving wife, Carole Cox; son, Gary (Wendy) Cox, stepsons, Mika (Bev) Douglas, Jody Douglas, Alan (Laura) Douglas; grandchildren, Olivia Cox, Garrett Cox; step grandchildren, Tyler Douglas, Olivia Douglas, Amy Douglas, Kyle Douglas; 7 great grandchildren; brothers, Rickey Goodrich, Scotty (Brent) Goodrich, Mike (Joan) Goodrich; sister, Faye (Howard) Dodson, numerous nieces, nephews and loved ones.
Richard was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed working and cutting grass at The Golf Club of Tennessee. Richard was a member of Bellevue Church of Christ and later The Church at Harpeth Heights where he sang in the choir and was a Deacon. Aside from golfing he enjoyed bowling, dancing, and coaching baseball. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family.
There will be visitation Thursday, May 4, 2023 from 1:30pm ~ 3:30pm with a Celebration of Life at 3:30pm at Harpeth Hills Funeral Home 9090 Highway 100 Nashville, TN 37221.
We would like to give a special thanks to Deria, Ed, and Aveanna Hospice.
In lieu of flowers please make donations in Richard's name to Aveanna Hospice.
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