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Samuel Cox Obituary
He attended public schools in Warsaw and Richmond County, Va., graduating from Carbon Park Elementary and Richmond County High Schools in 1946 and 1950 respectively. He continued his education at Virginia State University, graduating in 1954, with a bachelor of science degree in public school music education. He continued his formal education at the University of Northern Colorado and earned a master of arts degree in public administration. Upon graduating from VSU he was a commissioned as an officer in the Quartermaster Corps, United States Army. He was called to active military duty in August 1954, served his country in France, Korea, Japan, Okinawa, Vietnam, Alaska and various other locations in the continental United States. He retired from military service in September 1974 after 20 years of active military service, thus receiving numerous certificates, awards, decorations for service, achievements including Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster and Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster and Army Commendation medal.
In October 1974, he continued service to the country as a civil service employee. He accepted a position with the United States General Accounting Office, served as an auditor/evaluator of federal programs. While serving the United States government with GAO, he was recognized for outstanding service, received numerous letters, certificates, Outstanding Achievement and the Meritorious Service Awards. After 25 years of service to his country, he retired from civil service employment with the GAO in March 2000.
Several years after moving to the Alexandria, Va., he united with the Alfred Street Baptist Church family where he was an active participant in its Music Ministry.
He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Joyce; three children Daryl, Billie and Mark; two grandchildren, Danielle and Gregary; one sister, Delores Bunch; and many nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.
A funeral service for Mr. Samuel Cox will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008, with visitation service at 10 a.m. by the Rev. John O. Peterson. Service will be at The Alfred Street Baptist Church, 301 S. Alfred St., Alexandria, VA 22314. The interment will be at the Arlington National Cemetery on Jan. 30, 2009.
In lieu of flowers please make checks payable to Virginia State University Foundation, memo on check: Class of 1954 (Samuel N. Cox), P.O. Box 9071, Petersburg, VA 23806.
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Memories and Condolences
for Samuel Cox
January 29, 2009
Dear Joyce and Family:
If there were something we could do to ease the pain of your loss, we would. At a time like this, words seem so empty. We pray that God will comfort you in the days ahead as you go forward with your life. Please know that we are here for you. More than that, may you be strengthened by your faith and the promises of God, who will never leave you nor forsake you.
Love and prayers,
Doris and John Watson
Joe & Sue Briggs
January 27, 2009
Joyce,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please know that we are here for you when you need us.
Love,
Joe & Sue Briggs
Clyde & Earline Craighead
January 27, 2009
Joyce,
Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. It was nice reconnecting at Virginia Beach and Williamsburg several years ago after not seeing him since VSU.
Prentiss and Glendora Lawson
January 23, 2009
Joyce, Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you. Sam was a very special person and friend of ours, he will be truly missed. We are always available for you.
Love,
Prentiss and Glendora Lawson
Joyce & Eddie Tobias
January 22, 2009
Joyce,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We were so sorry to hear of Sam's passing.
Joyce and Eddie Tobias
Ann and Porcher Taylor
January 16, 2009
Dear Joyce: We are so sorry about the loss of Sam. He was so special to us and a friend since college. We always remember his beautiful voice and his outstanding singing. He was a great officer and a very productive citizen. We suffe a great loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Elizabeth Reynolds
January 16, 2009
The Cox Family, May God's blessings be with each of you, and give you peace and comfort.
Harold and Frances Croom Suggs
January 16, 2009
Dear Joyce and Family,
We pray for your peace and comfort in the coming days and months. May God keep you in His loving arms always.
Richard (Dick Smith) Williamson
January 16, 2009
To the Cox Family:
I first met Sam in 1951. We have been very good friends for many
years. May God continue to bless
you and the family.
Bob & LaVerne Mills
January 16, 2009
Joyce,
Your precious memories of your loving husband and our dearest friend, Sam, will sustain you and the passage of time will ease your sorrow. It goes without saying that you and your family may call upon us at any time because we'll always be here for you. To God be the glory! In love and friendship.
Virginia B. Vauls
January 16, 2009
Joyce, having known Sam from our high school years and throughout higher education gave us many years of an association and friendship. I knew him to be a wonderful, generous, and kind gentleman. All of us will remember and be grateful to the Almighty for having known Sam.
Aubrey Perry
January 16, 2009
To The Cox Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of Samuel, my fellow member of the VSU A Cappella Choir and fraternity brother. He will be sorely missed and loved by all who knew him. Stay strong in God's embrace.
Aubrey M. Perry
Ida Johnson Hill
January 16, 2009
Joyce and Family,
I pray for your comfort and send my very best wishes that the memories of great times you shared with Sam will sustain and strengthen you in the months ahead. Sam will be sorely missed by friends including fellow Trojans.
Priscilla Carter
January 9, 2009
Joyce, Embrace all the good and the bad times you have had knowing there was a reason for the season. Cherish all the memories of a good life with the man God sent for you to have and to hold forever. God will sustain your every move, keep your faith in him.
Darnell Lassiter
January 8, 2009
I will lift up my eye to the hills from whence comes my help......Look to the Lord for strengthen. My prayers are with you and your family.
Olivia E. Batts
January 8, 2009
Joyce,
May God's peace, grace and mercy be with you during this time and the coming months as you grieve the lost of Sam and begin a new chapter in your life. May the memories that you made with Sam and the love that you shared with him be in your heart forever, and be a comfort to you during those brief times of despair. Remember God said that He would never leave you nor forsake you and that He loves you with an everlasting love.
James and Paula Harris
January 8, 2009
Dear Joyce,
Having known Sam for a number of years, We will always remember his sincere friendship. He treated us like family. We will always remember his sincere Love for you. We will truly miss him and will cherish his Spirit.
Love Always and Always Love
Claudette Staten
January 7, 2009
Having the opportunity for many years to experience Sam's quiet demeanor and warm spirit will leave an indelible imprint in my memories of him. I will cherish the many treasured moments and you will live on in our hearts forever. May you rest in peace knowing that you will be in the arms of Jesus Christ forever.
Carmencita Stewart
January 4, 2009
Dearest Joyce and Family,
The same very loving, caring God who blessed Sam with a golden voice is the same God you can lean on during this most difficult time of your life. He is that rock in a weary place, He can supply all your needs, He loves you! I heard and felt that love in the voices of the Alfred Street male choir and the feeling that Sam lives on in our Spirit. Sing long, shout even louder and rejoice! Carmencita
Mike & Sylvia Wiggins (Lester)
January 2, 2009
Dearest Joyce: words seem so inadequate at such a sad time as this. However, I'd like to make one observation. After meeting Sam and being in his company a few times (and knowing the person that you have always been), I was very much aware of how "well suited" you and Sam were for each other. Sam's quiet, calm demeanor spoke volumes! Our deep regret is that Mike and I never heard him sing! To God be the glory for his presence among us! Sleep well Sam, we'll see you in the Morning.
Carl, Marie, & Family (Edwards)
January 2, 2009
Sam was one of our most beloved friends. We thank God for allowing our paths to cross. Our family is sadden by his passing and will truly miss him.
Senora E. Avery
January 2, 2009
In loving memory of a wonderful friend and best friend's husband whom I have shared many fond family memories, griefs and sorrows for many years. All who knew you will love you and miss you always. Your stain glass voice will forever resonates in our minds and hearts. Your kind, gentle spirit will live forever in our spirit. Rest, my friend in peace in the glory of your Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Samuel C. Cox
December 30, 2008
Peace, Blessings and Expressions of sympathy are extended from my family to yours. I didn't know Sam personally but from what I've read in the guest book I can surmise that he was great friend and probably a better companion than most. You chose a picture that displayed one of his most winning features, (from what I've been able to determine by reading) a smile that came from someplace deep within him. I wish I had had the opportunity to know him before he passed because it would have been fun exploring the possibilities of a potential connection between our families with someone who loved both life and people in the fashion other signers have represented. No one knows the depth of the loss this is to you and your family but we all send our prayers.
Carolyn Horne
December 26, 2008
To know Sam was to know a kind and sweet person. He always greeted you with a smile on his face. I believe he would do anything to help you if he could. He will be missed. I have been blessed to know him. Smile on in "Glory" my brother.
Alfred and Rosezelia roy
December 24, 2008
Joyce,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The loss of a loved one hurts very much but with friends and family you will see this through. You will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Donald Williams
December 23, 2008
Joyce, I was sad to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Shirley Johnson
December 16, 2008
Sam was a man with a kind heart and gentle spirit. I was blessed to have worked with him at GAO. We were born in the same town. He will be so missed. Rest in peace my brother.
Milton & Yvonne J. Brown
December 13, 2008
After reading our entry for Sam, we discovered a typographical error,"here" instead of "hear".As professionals we apologize in the name of our dear departed friend and classmate.'smile'.
Reginald Underwood
December 11, 2008
Words can not express the love and understanding that Sam had for each one of us. He loved all and gave all from his heart. He will be missed, but never forgotten. I will always remember his voice, strong, yet comforting. Hale Virginia State!
Vance Davis
December 11, 2008
Joyce, please know that my prayers have and will continue to be with you and your family. I will definitely miss Sam as a "balcony buddy" at church. I will miss him even more for his enthusiastic involvement with the HBCU College Festival.
Oliver Lewis
December 10, 2008
Sam was an easy, loving, and wonderful spirit who brought many smiles to me as we worked together and long after. I will miss him. My deepest sympathies to the family.
Milton & Yvonne Brown
December 10, 2008
We're sorry to here of the demise of our dear Sam.Although we were not always in touch, we remember 2004 Virginia State's 50th reunion.He was a wonderful person,fraternity brother and choir member.Please remember GOD is our Comforter and fond memories of Sam will sustain all of us forever.
Milton & Yvonne Jasper-Brown
VSU Class of 1954 --VSU Class of 1958
VSUAA- Washington, DC Chapter
December 10, 2008
The Washington, DC Chapter of the Virginia State University Alumni Association has truly lost one of its Chapter Giants.
Mr. Cox served the Chapter faithfully in various capacities and was the epitome of what it means to be a loyal alum "true to Orange and Blue."
We love him and will surely miss him!
Rhonda Froneberger
December 10, 2008
I am saddened to hear of your family's lost. I met Sam shortly after joining GAO from high school in 1989. Soon after working with him, I realized that he was a man of few words. But whenever he did speak, he spoke with wisdom.
I will always remember his smile and chuckles.
Sincerely
Former Co-Worker
GAO
Leon Gill
December 10, 2008
Sam will be missed by all that he came in contact with. His gentle smile and the willingness to always offer a helping hand is missed by all. I pray that God will say "welcome home my son and thanks for a job well done."
Dee McGhee
December 10, 2008
Sam and I worked together at GAO. I was so sorry to hear about his passing. My prayers are with all his family. I will miss him.
Brenda Wynn-Baxter
December 10, 2008
I remember when the two of you started this journey many many years ago.He will be truly missed by the class of 1965 Peabody High.
Charlotte Martin
December 9, 2008
Sam Cox was a very warm and dedicated person to his family, friends and his coworkers. While the world is less one really wonderful person, heaven can smile, because I am sure he is brightening a spot there.
Leslie Smith
December 9, 2008
Class, Character, and a great voice. Those are just three attibutes that come to mind when I think of Sam Cox. Doing the time we spent at GAO, I always appreciated the wisdom that he brought to any conversation. Thank God for allowing him to live long enough to see the first Black President of the U.S. For if I know Sam, it is something that surely made him proud.
Andrea Tatum
December 9, 2008
I met Mr. Cox a few years ago at Virginia State University. He was a faithful supporter of VSU events and programs. I particularly remember him attending Alumni Weekend and Jazz on the Hill. I so missed seeing him this year at Jazz on the Hill. He will be truly missed by his Virginia State family!
S.D.
December 9, 2008
May the comforting thought from the Bible book of Revelation, the 21st chapter, verse 4 be of comfort to you. It reads: "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” I offer my sincere condolences to you all.
Richard & Shirley Mason
December 9, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Shirley Todd
December 9, 2008
I had the honor of working with Sam Cox during the 1980s at GAO...the U.S. Government Accountibiltiy Office (nee General Accounting Office). Sam was a wonderful man, with a great sense of style!
Lenora Fuller-McCall
December 9, 2008
I remember when I joined the new defense division in GAO, NSIAD/Navy Group, and Sam was my neighbor across the aisle with NSIAD/Air Force Group. I knew nothing about Defense Department operations but Sam took time to generously share his extensive knowledge, his wit, ideas, and guidance. He was a mentor and encourager. It was a joy coming to work and seeing Sam and the wonderful work team every day. I am so very thankful to him. He was such a blessing to me and to all who called him friend, colleague. God Bless His Family.
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