Vy Eaily Cox

Vy Eaily Cox obituary, Elkin, NC

Vy Eaily Cox

Vy Cox Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Johnson Funeral Home - Elkin on Dec. 18, 2025.
Mr. Vy Eaily Cox "Deetle," age 65, of Boonville, passed away on Saturday December 13, 2025 at Forsyth Medical Center.
Mr. Cox was born on March 29, 1960 in Surry County to the late Alton Cox and Sarah Wilma Watson Cox. Mr. Cox loved fishing, pro wrestling, and spending time with his family.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two sisters Cora "Peg" Tucker and Lula "Lu" Cox Crabb and a brother Eugene Cox.
Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 41 years Alice Cox of the home; a son Brandon Cox and a daughter Crystal Cox both of the home.
A celebration of life service will be held at a later time.
Johnson Funeral Home of Elkin is respectfully serving the Cox family. Online condolences may be made at www.johnson-funeral.com.
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