Robert M. (Bobby) Cox Jr. of Raeford passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at the age of 83.
He was born January 11, 1935 in Hoke County to Robert Maurice Cox Sr. and Maggie McVicker Cox who preceded him in death. He was a member of the Raeford Presbyterian Church where he served in many capacities and was presented Elder Emeritus. He was an active member of the Woodman of the World, Lodge 118 and was president for many years. He retired as Assistant Manager of Raeford Oil Company after 41 years.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Pauline C. Cox of Raeford; a son, Mitchell M. Cox and his wife, Janie of Concord; a daughter, Barbara Cox Walters and her husband Harry of Roxboro; four grandsons, Eric Cox and his wife Jessica, Jordan Cox, Austin Cox and Matt Walters (Quita); two granddaughters, Sarah Cox and Mallory Walters; a great-grandson, Kingston Walters; a sister, Dorothy McMillian; a brother-in-law, Jerry Clapp; one niece; and several nephews.
A visitation will be held Saturday, December 22, 2018 at the John C. Ropp Fellowship Hall from 10-11 a.m.
The funeral will be held at the church at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald and the Rev. Michael McGhee officiating.
Burial will be in the Raeford Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Raeford Presbyterian Church, John C. Ropp Building Fund, Box 1570 Raeford, NC 28376 or Hospice Foundation of Hoke County P.O. Box 15844 Raeford, NC 28376.
Condolences to the family may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.