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Emory Cox Obituary
Cox
March 18, 1958-
April 16, 2014
Columbus,, Georgia- Emory Christopher "Chris" Cox, 56, of Columbus, GA, passed away Wednesday evening at Columbus Regional Midtown Medical Center with his family at his side.
Visitation will begin at 3:30 pm on Saturday, April 19 at Solid Rock Assembly of God, immediately followed by the memorial service at 4:00 with Pastor Jay Bailey officiating. Private burial will be at the Waverly Hall Cemetery, and the family will receive friends at 6:00 pm at Midland Middle School according to Striffler - Hamby, Columbus.
Chris was born in Columbus, GA to Emory Herbert "Sonny" Cox and Daisy Elizabeth "Beth" Franklin. He was a Baptist and earned his specialist's degree in English Education at Troy State University. "Coach Cox" devoted 33 years to the Muscogee County School District as a teacher, coach, assistant principal, principal, and grant administrator. Chris loved traveling with his family to National Parks and Major League Baseball stadiums. He was also an avid supporter of Braves baseball and Georgia Tech football and basketball. Chris enjoyed reading, collecting books, attending concerts, and going to the movies. Chris was extremely proud of his son, Brian, who graduated from Georgia Tech in 2008, and his daughter, Christie, who follows in his footsteps as an English teacher.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Emory Cox, Sr, Noel Lucas, and Frances Lucas as well as his stepfather Leon Franklin and stepmother Jody Cox.
Other than his parents, Chris is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Rosie Yulo Cox; son, Brian Cox and his wife Whitney; daughter, Christie Cox; brother, Mark Cox (Brenda); sister, Vickie Collins; step-sisters Kathy Franklin and Melanie Crosby; step-brothers Mike Franklin and Donnie Franklin; nephews and nieces, Josh Weaver (Kim), Justin Cox (Abbie), Lynsey Hall, and Hannah Cox; other loving relatives and friends.
Flowers will be accepted, but memorial donations may also be made to the American Cancer Society.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Andrew Pippas and the staff of John B. Amos Cancer Center, as well as the staff of 7 Main and 7 ICU at the Midtown Medical Center.
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Memories and Condolences
for Emory Cox
Kari Susan Dean
July 12, 2014
Rosie, I just learned of your husband's death and wanted you to know that I am so sorry for your loss. You and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ivy Williams
May 18, 2014
My condolences to the Cox family. Kevin and I are keeping you in our prayers during this time of grief. Coach Cox will be forever in my heart as well as my family. Not only did he make Kevin and I laugh he encouraged us to learn, make our mark and do our best. The lessons embedded by him close to 20 years ago still remain. I am thankful for that! He made our years at Rothschild amazing. I am in tears that I was not able to tell Coach Cox how much I respect him and how influential he was to me. With love, Ivy & Kevin Williams and Family
Michael Nail
May 5, 2014
Coach, you were very instrumental in developing the man that I am today. I want to thank you sir for reminding me that I can be anything that I desire in life. I constantly reflect on the times we shared at Rothschild in 1982-1984. You are gone, but will never be forgotten. RIP Coach!
Walter Barker III
April 21, 2014
RIP Coach Cox,you made being a teacher and cool go together. Thanks for the extra laps way back in 1982.God must have needed a track coach.
Stacy Sass
April 21, 2014
Sending prayers to the Cox family, such a great family and enjoyed getting to know you all on 7M. Mr. Cox always made us laugh with his humor. Mrs. Cox is such a dedicated, loving wife. Just great people!
April 21, 2014
Rosie and family,
During this time of loss, may you find strength in God knowing He will never leave you nor fore sake you. With greatest sympathy for your loss. Will remember you in our prayers.
Homer and Joann Wells
Latrice France-Moore
April 21, 2014
Coach Cox, you will be greatly missed. Thanks for inspiring me and helping to mold me to the woman that I am today. He helped me find my niche in life some 2o years ago. You are an inspiration to many and you will truly be missed.
Michael Cox
April 21, 2014
Rest In Peace Coach Cox. It has been truly a pleasure to know you while providing security for you and your staff at Rothchild Middle School.
Brace and Susan Luquire
April 20, 2014
Rosie, Brian, and Christie-Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please accept our sincere sympathies.
Ammie Whiteley
April 20, 2014
Chris was my assistant principal my first year teaching. I can't tell you what a incredible influence he was on me as a teacher. He was always calm and positive and so good to the students. He set an example I wanted to follow. I still think of him often when I am teaching, even though I have not seen him in over 10 years. My thoughts and prayers are with all his family and friends.
lakeria sanks
April 20, 2014
Rest in peace Mr. Cox. I'll miss your bright smile and always seeing you eating an apple during your time as my principal at Rothschild. You were truly one of a kind.
Markevius Watts
April 20, 2014
Coach cox was a great teacher and the best coach I ever had!! He really made a huge impact on my life!! He will surely be missed
April 19, 2014
Rosie , I was so saddened to hear of Mr. Cox's. Death . I did not know he had been so ill. You two were very special to me as I was privileged to be his nurse administering his chemo . You were so supportive of him during his illness . I pray you and your children find comfort in knowing how much he contributed as a person. I will miss him as many will. May God bless you , Rosie.
Nancy Worrell
Jackie Tyler
April 19, 2014
When we look back at how deicated Coach Cox was to all of us at Rothschild Jr High school, how he would drive about the neighborhoods after practice giving rides home to kids who would otherwise have to walk, when we look back at how he would still know our names twenty years later, when we recall his excitement for the written word and travel to natural spaces, and of course the stadiums, when we recall his personable character and encouraging words, I suppose we should have known we wouldn't have him for very long. But the marks he left on every individual child, parent and co-worker are permanent; we carry those with us and we will spread them about like good seed in fertile soil. We were Blessed to have known him at all and thanks to Coach Cox-no matter if we become a Judge, a Sheriff, a Senator, or otherwise-we are Rothschild. And he is the cornerstone of that pride. Blessings to his good Family.
Antoniette Anderson
April 19, 2014
My prayers goes out to the family. Coach Cox was my favorite teacher at Rothschild he will be missed but never forgotten
Doris and Lin Wilson
April 19, 2014
Rose and kids. We are so sorry for your loss.
Amos Ivey
April 19, 2014
Rosie my heart goes out to you and your family over the loss of a loving husband and father.My prayers are with you
Alison Bullock
April 19, 2014
Rosie, While Billy and I were not fortunate enough to have known Chris, Our thoughts and prayers are with your and the rest of your family. May God bless you and comfort you during this very difficult and heartbreaking time. I wish I knew something to say so wonderfully profound that it would ease the pain in your heart, but all I know to say is that I am deeply sorry and I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Love, Alison and Billy Bullock
April 19, 2014
May God watch over your family and give them the strengthen! You were the best coach/principle Rothschild junior high ever had! Thanks for all you did for us coach!muha
Jazmine Stevenson
April 19, 2014
My prayers go out to the family coach cox was my favorite principal at Rothschild he will surely be missed he touched alot of people hearts
April 19, 2014
Chris was a nice gentleman and a superb educator who was very dedicated to students. May God comfort you and give you peace.
We share in your sorrow with love,
Rudy and Margaret Ingersoll
Shelia Baker
April 19, 2014
Rosie, Brian, and Christie, you have my family's deepest condolences. Chris loved you immensely, and he will be greatly missed. May God give you peace and comfort during this time.
April 19, 2014
Rosie, my heart aches for you, Brian and Christie, at the loss Chris. We all have fond memories of you and the love you had for Chris. Always know how much we care for you. Our love to Phyllis also.
Claudia, Jim, AnneLynn, and Allison
Nikia (Nikki) Bradley
April 19, 2014
It is because of you... My coach... I will always be a Rothschild Falcon.. Rest in Peace... For your job was well done..
April 19, 2014
Chris was a wonderful person - warm, caring, kind and passionate about education and students. He was also a great neighbor and will be missed. Our prayers are with you.
Larry and Shari Williams
Clarrissa Dye-Garrigus
April 19, 2014
Coach cox was my gym teacher at Rothchild. He was so kind and funny. Even for we kids who had no athletic talent he encouraged to try. And was always smiling .... May he rest in peace ... We will all meet him again ... My heart felt condolences go out to the family.
J. Dent-Fitzpatrick
April 19, 2014
Coach Cox was an educator who truly cared about ALL of his students and people. I will miss talking to him at the middle school games. He really LOVED his family.
Rosie and family thank you for sharing him with all of us. God Bless.
Margie Benyo Santoro
April 19, 2014
Rosie, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. May God give you the comfort you and your family need during this time. May you find comfort in knowing that he is with God, and is surrounded by angels. My heart goes out to you and I will keep you all in my prayers, especially during Easter mass.
April 19, 2014
You will definitely be missed Coach Cox. Thanks for your contribution to education and track. God bless you; now rest in HIs ever-lasting peace. I am proud to have been one of your student athletes back in the mid-1980s.
Sincerely,
Tara Hemingway-Underwood
Debi Beyer
April 19, 2014
Rosie, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
John and Ruby Tucker
April 19, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
April 19, 2014
samantha garrett he was my coach Rothschild jr he will be missed RIP
Marsha Hunter
April 18, 2014
One of the best instructors anyone could have!! Rest in peace Mr. C!!!
Feli-Ca Buckner
April 18, 2014
You and I will meet again
When we're least expecting it
One day in some far off place
I will recognize your face
I won't say goodbye my friend
For you and I will meet again....
April 18, 2014
Chris was an inspiration to so many of us. I was with him at Rothschild for years. He was the first person there to welcome me and taught me so much. We all loved him dearly. He will truly be missed. Laurence and I will be praying for you Rosie and your family during these days.
Diane Crisp
Renee Ladner
April 18, 2014
We were so sadden to hear of Mr. Cox passing. The thoughts and prayers of the Ladners are with you at this time of sorrow.
With much love from,
Renee (formally from "The Rock"), Dexter, DJ, Dallis, Keven, and Donivohn
Tracy Reynolds Elliott
April 18, 2014
My first year of teaching was at Rothschild Middle (2001 - 2002) in 7th grade science. I was on Coach Cox's team; his room was down the hall and Mrs. Douglas' room was next door. He was always kind and supportive to me. I remember the many encouraging conversations that a first year teacher needs to hear. He had a great rapport with each and every student. It seemed like he had a nickname for them all. One can only imagine all of the lives he impacted over the years. May this provide you comfort in the future. My prayers are with your family.
yvette lamb
April 18, 2014
Mr. Cox was just a great person inside and out. He will be missed.
Carrie Carter
April 18, 2014
my name is Carrie Carter im the mom of two students who attend double churches middle school Brandon and Aaron Carter we would like to express our deepest sympathies to the cox family and to the dcms school staff we are so sorry for yalls loss god be with yall and dear mr.cox rest in peace u may be gone but will never be forgotten god bless u all
April 18, 2014
Hi Rosi,
We are so sorry for your loss.
We are praying that GOD continues to cover you and your family.
Lee & Cathy Harris
Columbia, South Carolina
Linda Ferrell
April 18, 2014
Rosie,
My mother and I would like to offer our heartfelt condolences for the passing of Chris from this life to the next. Although he is now in a place of peace and comfort, his absence will be deeply felt by so many people who knew and loved him. If we can be of any assistance in the days to come, do not hesitate to let us know. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Linda and Tomiko Ferrell
Aeryn Touchberry
April 18, 2014
Mrs.Cox,
First of all, you are the best science teacher. I'm sorry for the loss of your husband, I know how hard loss can be. May God be with you and bless your family in this time of loss.I will be thinking about you all the time, and will always be praying.
April 18, 2014
Rosie, Im so so sorry to hear about Chris. You and the family are in my prayers.
I Love You All,
Jodie Bagley
Kendra Thomas
April 18, 2014
Coach Cox you will truly be missed! One of the best teachers ever at Rothschild! You truly touched and changed students life! My prayers are with your family
Dave and Dee Harris
April 18, 2014
Rosie, please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.
James 4:8
April 18, 2014
Draw close to God during this time of sorrow.
Kerri Mann
April 18, 2014
My sincere condolences to the family of Chris Cox. He encouraged me through some difficult days at "the Rock" when I was a new teacher there. :-) He was well respected and a good friend to all!
Lori Wieszczyk
April 18, 2014
Mrs. Cox,
I am so sorry for your loss. My you know that prayers go out to you and your family at this difficult time.
Katresche Smith
April 18, 2014
The family are in my prayers. Love "Lil Smith" as he use to call me:-)
*Rothschild Middle School*
Mary Turley Sharff
April 18, 2014
Coach Cox was my teacher over twenty years ago. He showed such passion for teaching and love for his students. He was tough, but he had the softest heart. I started at Rothschild in the 7th grade and knew no one. He made me feel welcome and at ease. He had high expectations and expected all of us to give nothing less than our best. I was shocked when I walked back into Rothschild almost twenty years after I left, and he knew my full name instantly. I think that shows how much his students really meant to him. He will be missed, but his legacy will certainly live on. That is apparent in the comments I have read that were made by his past and present students. It saddens me to know that the Earth has lost him, but I have no doubt that heaven has gained another wonderful angel. I will pray for your family because I know too well how it feels to lose a loved one. May God wrap his arms around you and comfort you.
elizabeth herring
April 18, 2014
to mr.cox family.my thoughts and prayers are with you all.any one that did not get to know mr. cox truly missed a treasure in this life.what a great person.god bless you all. former rothschild bus driver.
April 18, 2014
Rosie, I am saddened to hear of Chris' passing. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for you, Christie, Brian and the rest of the family. You will be in my prayers. Pat Drawdy
Ebony Morrison
April 18, 2014
Coach Cox has truly been an inspiration. He was a rare breed of trustworthy, compassionate, and dedicated teachers. I'm so proud to say that I am product of his teachings. Although his shoes are impossible to fill, I can only hope that I touch my students' lives like he has touched mine. God bless this family. Team Rothschild!!!
April 18, 2014
Rosie, I just learned of your husband's death. I pray that God will carry you and your family through the days ahead and give you peace and comfort. Blessings to you all......Julia Huff Taylor
Dan & Janice Crain
April 18, 2014
Our Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. May God hold you all in his arms for comfort & peace.
Louise (Lu) Bussey-Bowman
April 18, 2014
So sorry for your loss and the loss to the community. My thoughts and prayers are with you. A donation will be made to John B Amos Cancer Treatment Center in his memory. May the angels surround you and give you peace.
W. Lamar Parmer
April 18, 2014
Rosie, sorry to hear of Your loss. Know that leaves a big hole in Your life, He was Your life for so long. Hang In There Girl, and best to You and Your family.
Lamar
Janet Jamieson
April 18, 2014
All my thoughts, prayers, love and hugs to Rosie, Brian and Christie during this difficult time.
Roger, Gaye, and Christoper Suggs
April 18, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May God bless you with loving memories.
Diane Andrae
April 18, 2014
Rosie, Don and I were so sorry to hear about Chris. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Felecia Truitt-Thomas
April 18, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the Cox Family. I was a student of his in the 80s at Rothschild. He was the greatest Teacher and Track Coach I ever had. He had a passion for the students that shined brightly and made you want to be the best student you could be. He was certainly a special person to many. May God bless and keep you in peace as you mourn your loss. Coach Cox will always hold a special place in my heart.
Luciana Morales
April 18, 2014
Coach Cox will never be forgotten. We are praying for his family's peace and comfort.
Melanie Brookins Tubbs
April 18, 2014
Rosie,
I was so saddened to hear about Chris. Please know that my prayers will be you all for now and many more days to come.
He passed away the same day that Charolette passed away a few years ago.
Kristi Franklin-McBride
April 18, 2014
To the Cox Family,
My prayers are with your family during this time. Coach Cox was my English teacher and my first track coach at Rothschild over 20 years ago. He was an outstanding coach, teacher, friend, and motivator. He always believed in his students and his passion for education was evident. I will always remember him as one of my favorite teachers. God Bless you and your family.
Aracelis Williams
April 18, 2014
Rosie, I'm so sorry for your loss. When we "happened" to meet again at the Honda waiting area , I could tell your husband was a loved and courageous man. May God grant you peace to you and yours.
Mary (Jefferson) Brown
April 18, 2014
Coach Cox has been a staple in the community for as long as I can remember. He was always known as the "Cool Teacher". During his time as Coach and Teacher at Rothschild (early 90's)on any given evening you were sure to see Coach Cox driving through neighborhoods in his pickup truck loaded with kids who needed rides home from practices. He made a point to really connect with kids on their level and literally spoke the language us kids understood. He was my track coach and a huge influence during my early teens years. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten. My prayers and condolences to his family and friends.
Robin Gnann
April 18, 2014
Christie, Rob and I are praying for you and your family through the loss of your Dad. He was such an insipration to my son Wyatt as his Principal at Double Churches. Wyatt came home yesterday quoting things your father had spoken to him, things he will never forget and motivated him to do better. What a blessing he was to have in my childs life.
Peggy Hinson
April 18, 2014
Chris was my best student teacherand his influnce on the young people of our county can not be measured.
Covington
April 18, 2014
Coach Cox was a great man, devoted father and husband. I had the pleasure of being one of his English students at Rothschild Middle School and I will never forget an angel like him. I still remember to this day in English class he would call me Sister Covington. My prayers are with the family and he will truly be missed but his legacy will live on forever.
Surbrono Lewis
April 18, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Todd Lee
April 18, 2014
Rosie, I am so very sorry for the loss of Chris. He was such a dear friend to our entire family. My parents considered him their fourth son growing up. He and my oldest shared many sports stories at Columbus High, and years since high school. He was a great role model for the educational system in Columbus. He will be missed by all of those students he taught and coached. Our family will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace. God Bless you.
Todd and Beth Lee, and family
Latricia Wisdom-Collier
April 18, 2014
R.I.P Coach/Principal Cox their will never be another like you. We Love You........
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