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DARIUS COX Obituary
Darius was baptized and joined St. Peter's RZUA Church at an early age. He attended Dinwiddie County High School. He loved sports and was an avid fan of the Dallas Mavericks and Atlanta Falcons. He possessed a special love, affection and competitive edge for playing Madden and 2K. This became an avenue for special bonding time with his friends and he spent numerous hours doing so. He enjoyed cooking his favorite dishes, singing and dancing. His nephews and younger cousins loved the playful moments they shared together.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Georgia L. Cox; grandfather, Lester Cox; great-grandmothers, Leoana B. Green and Lorraine Wyche; aunt, Lester J. Martin, uncles, Iraseal Cox and Clarence Wyche; and a devoted friend, Carlos "Snoop" Manson.
Darius was a loving son, brother, grandson, father, nephew, cousin and friend. His special love for his family & friends, sense of humor and contagious smile will be missed by all. Darius has left us too soon, but the loving memories of him will forever live in our hearts.
He is survived by his parents, retired gunnery Sgt. Wilkie B. Cox Sr. and Sharon E. Cox, one devoted & loving brother, Wilkie B. Cox Jr. "BJ", all of Petersburg; grandmother, Helen E. Bradford (Albert) of South Chesterfield; grandfather, Nathan A. Bradford Sr. of Petersburg; daughters, Lauryn Jae Cox & Darionna Cox; aunts, Lynn Wyche of South Chesterfield, and Bertha B. Alexander of Holly Springs, Miss.; uncles, Leon Bradford (Marie) of Durham N.C., Calvin Bradford (Jacelyn) of Chester, Nathan A. Bradford Jr. of Petersburg, Lawrence Cox (Linda) of Aurora, Ill., Robert Cox (Dorothy) of Holly Springs, Miss., Levi Cox, and Grayland Cox of Holly Springs, Miss., and Henry Martin of Holly Springs, Miss.; three nephews, Aiden Cox, T'mon Cox, and Jailen Cox; godsister, Raven E. Banks; a goddaughter, Jahlaiya Smith. Darius is also survived by a host of loving great-aunts, uncles, cousins, family members and friends; devoted and special friends to include, Keyona Bell, Yasmine Wilson, Alexis Parker, Sophia Wiggins, James Manson, Jaeon Chavis, Ronald Jordan, Trent Wiggins and Cadero Manson.
A service celebrating Darius' life will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at the Tabernacle Baptist Church, Petersburg, with the pastor, the Rev. Dr. Robert A. Diggs Sr., officiating, and the Rev. Alvera Perrish, eulogizing, pastor of the St. Peters RZUA Church. Burial will follow at the Dinwiddie Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6-7 p.m. Monday, April 15, 2013, at the funeral home.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, 530 South Sycamore St., Petersburg 804-863-4411.
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Memories and Condolences
for DARIUS COX
PAT & CHIP URBAN
April 24, 2013
SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS, WILKIE.
big s
April 18, 2013
Rest in peace Big D. It wont be the same without you.
April 16, 2013
To Cousin Sharon, sorry i couldnt be there but my thoughts and prayers are with the family. Love always cousin Tonya Bradford Owens and family from Macon, Ga
Tone'a Clanton
April 16, 2013
My heart goes out to the cox family and my cousin Yasmine and her little one god will be with you all the way and I'm praying for you each and everyday just keep your heads up
I wont remember this sadness because joy will soon come! I LOVE & MISS YOU BEST FRIEND ???
Jamiee Smith
April 16, 2013
cory manson
April 16, 2013
my heart goes out to the cox family just wanted to say keep yall heads up high and stayed prayed up and god will make a way love you big dee
Nic Nicholas
April 16, 2013
To all the family and friend of Bigg D, keep your heads up and stay strong for one another! My prayers are with everyone!
April 16, 2013
To Sharon and Family,
Our prayers are with you and your Family.
The Webb Family
Dinwiddie,Virginia
The Webb Family
Michelle Satterwhite Archer and Henry Archer
April 15, 2013
To Sharon and family,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family, Sharon and Wilkie I know that this is a very difficult time in your life, but continue to lean on Jesus for guidance and let him be your source of strength. May the precious memories of Darius live in your hearts forever.
Tracy Potter - Johnson
April 15, 2013
To Sharon and your family just know that God, will see you through keep praying!!! You are in my prayers!!!!
Sherry, Chanel , Kendriel & Jamarkus Watkins
April 15, 2013
Wilkie and Sharon so sorry for your loss. Our Prayers are with you at this time and each day to follow.
April 15, 2013
My prayers are with my family during this difficult time of sadness. Remeber that "earth has no sorry that Heaven can not heal." Keep your faith and hope in Christ Jesus, He will see you through this. Cousin Rev. Wanda Wallace
Melissa (Missy) Taliaferro
April 15, 2013
To Sharon and Family,
I am not sure you remember me or not, I am good friends with Calvin and Jaki. I just wanted to send my condolences in the loss of you son. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during your time of sorrow. Continue to lean on God for comfort and strength during this time.
Sandra Potter-Sarr
April 15, 2013
May god bless you and your family at this time, my prayers are with you.
Joann Shipp
April 15, 2013
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for the loss of Darius, Wilkie & Family. May your memories keep you warm as blessed our we to have such things to hold onto during these difficult times.
Joanie Harvell Carmichael
April 15, 2013
According to God's word, you will have sorrow, grief, and lament, but it will soon turn to joy that others can't take from you. John 16:20
May you find comfort and peace soon; may you be able to rejoice soon; may you see all the fond memories and smile often. Stay faithful. --Joanie and family
Tina Harris
April 15, 2013
Wilkie Sr., my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the Lord bless you.
Terry Fuller (VSP-Safety Div.)
April 15, 2013
Mr. Wilkie & Family,
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. May your fondest memories of him help to comfort you in the days ahead. I'll be keeping you in my prayers.
April 14, 2013
May God bless you family hold to fact God has a plan for us all
The Freeman Family
April 14, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Cox family during this difficult time.
Sharalda Harper
April 13, 2013
Praying for strength, comfort, and peace for your family during this time of loss. Rest In Paradise "Big Dee"
April 13, 2013
sharon, im praying for you and your family , i called my brother roger and he and the two pastors at our church and the whole church are praying for you during this difficult time. love barbara
Heather Summa
April 13, 2013
Sharon & Family , So sorry for your loss. No words can take away the pain. Just keep his memory alive thru your memorys of the time you had together. If you need anything please don't hestiate to call me.
Jamiee Smith
April 13, 2013
Miss you best friend! praying for your family, friends & loved ones
Patricia Jones
April 13, 2013
sharon i can't begin to imagine your pain. I do know that God doesn't put no more on us than we can bare.
PATRICIA JONES
April 13, 2013
R.I.P BIG"D" GONE TOOOOO SOON CUZ!!!
Letha & kendall munyon
April 13, 2013
As i lay here i think of all the good times i remember his smile nd just an upbeat person ! Im thankful that i got to.know him so well ! I pray god sends blessings his family nd friends way ! Time heals all wounds ! God bless ! Rip dee ! We will see u again one day nd oh what a joyful day that will be
Sarah W
April 13, 2013
R.I.P. Big D! I'm going to miss you buddy. Praying for your family.
Demiqua Hines
April 12, 2013
R.I.P Big D...you will be missed..
Brittany Hill
April 12, 2013
R.I.P Biqq D
Michael Sheffield
April 12, 2013
Wilkie and family,
So sorry to hear about your loss.We remember you and your little brother coming and playing basketball at our house.May god bless you
April 12, 2013
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one Darius.I remember Wilkie and his little brother coming up to our house playing baketball on Susie Drive.Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Billy,Madora and Michael Sheffield
Shirley Manson
April 12, 2013
R.I.P. BIG D
Anne Reinhardt - VSP - CJIS
April 12, 2013
Mr. and Mrs. Cox,
Please accept my sincerest condolences. Please lean on family and friends as they will help get you through. I know there are no right words at this time but I hope in time these may help. I was told this about 2 years ago with the death of my son and I find some comfort in it and hope you will too –“Remember he was full of life and would want you to keep living so make him proud. Every day you live is one day closer to seeing his smiling face and he would want you to live those days to the fullest.” You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Coach Whitt
April 12, 2013
It was a great pleasure to have coached Darius and Wilkie in Baseball. God bless your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you,
Coach Whitt
April 12, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Janet Womack
April 12, 2013
Dear Wilkie - I am so very sorry and sad about the loss of your son, Darius. My heart goes out to you and your family during this very, very difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers today and in the days ahead.
Love,
Janet C. Womack
April 11, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Vonda Howard
April 11, 2013
To The Cox Family,I am truly sorry for your lost my prayers will be with you.
Diane Burton SPHQ
April 11, 2013
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Brenda Trotter
April 11, 2013
To The Family,
My prayers are with you'll doing your time of sorrow. Darius(BIG D)is wrapped in the arms of Jesus Christ(HE'S OKAY).Let the fun memories be you inner peace.
Page Bishop
April 11, 2013
To the Cox family. I am so sorry for your loss. Darius and my son went through together. My mother volunteered in Darius' Kindergarten class and her first day she came home and told me that even though she knew she wasn't supposed to have favorites, she had met her favorite and it was Darius. My prayers will be with you.
Sharonda Thorpe
April 11, 2013
To the Cox family,
Sorry for your loss. Please look to the Lord in your time of need. RIP Big D
Jamiee & Jahlaiya Smith
April 11, 2013
RIP Darius! I will cherish all the moments we shared. I will never let your goddaughter forget you.... forever loved & missed ?
Logan Bishop
April 11, 2013
Mr. and Mrs. Cox: I was fortunate enough to meet Darius in elementary school, at Midway. Your son was one of the first friends I ever had, and even though we grew apart as we got older, I look back on our time together and the things he showed and taught me about the joys of life with nothing but fondness. Your family is in my thoughts during this difficult time. Darius was an extraordinary young man, and he will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Robin Tucker-Ellis
April 11, 2013
My condolences are extended to your family. May you find peace and joy now and the days ahead. May his precious memories bring comfort to your heart.
Daishorn Clanton
April 11, 2013
R.I.P big D
The Speight's
April 10, 2013
Mr. and Mrs. Wilkie Cox,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God grant all of you his peace and strength during your time of bereavement.
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