Roy S. Cox

Roy S. Cox obituary, Chester, WV

Roy S. Cox

Roy Cox Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Arner Funeral Chapel - Chester on Dec. 31, 2025.
Roy S. Cox, 82, of Georgetown, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at Heritage Valley Beaver.
Born October 18, 1943, in Georgetown, he was the cherished son of the late Harold and Mary Barnhart Cox.
He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Willard, Harold "Bud", Don, and George Cox, and his sister, Betty McElhaney.
Roy was a proud veteran of the United States Army and dedicated many years of his life to working as a truck driver.
He will be lovingly remembered by his siblings, Linda McGaffic (Tom), Vicky Vaughn (Ron), and Bob Cox (Judy), as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
No services are planned at this time. Roy is in the care of the Arner Funeral Chapel. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Roy, please visit our floral store.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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607 Carolina Ave P.O. Box 219, Chester, WV 26034

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