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Edgar Lee Cox 1929 - 2021

Edgar Lee Cox was born on December 29, 1929 in Beaufont, Beaufont County, South Carolina United States. He was married to Natalie Frances Cox circa 1954 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA, and they were together until Natalie's death on September 17, 2007 at Pitt County Hospital in Greenville, Pitt County, NC. He had children Helen Mary Uebler, Edgar Lee Cox Jr., Mary Frances Cox, Annamarie (Cox) Beaulieu, Rosemarie (Cox) Jackson, Patricia Mary Gouras, Denis Anthony Cox, Denise Marie Cox, Mary Joanne Driscoll, Owen Michael Cox, and Liam Patrick Cox. Edgar Cox died at age 91 years old on August 15, 2021 in Greenville, Pitt County, NC, and was buried on August 19, 2021 at Pinewood Memorial Park 4150 E. 10th St., in Greenville.
Edgar Lee Cox
December 29, 1929
Beaufont, Beaufont County, South Carolina, United States
August 15, 2021
Greenville, Pitt County, North Carolina, United States
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  • 12/29
    1929

    Birthday

    December 29, 1929
    Birthdate
    Beaufont, Beaufont County, South Carolina United States
    Birthplace
  • 08/15
    2021

    Death

    August 15, 2021
    Death date
    Natural causes
    Cause of death
    Greenville, Pitt County, North Carolina United States
    Death location
  • 08/19
    2021

    Gravesite & Burial

    August 19, 2021
    Funeral date
    Pinewood Memorial Park 4150 E. 10th St., in Greenville, Pitt County, North Carolina 27858, United States
    Burial location
  • Obituary

    Mr. Edgar Lee Cox,91,died Sunday,August 15,2021 at his home,surrounded by his family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday at 11:00 A.M. at St. Peter's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Pinewood Memorial Park. Mr. Cox,a native of Beaufont County,lived most of life in Greenville. He served in the United States Navy (submarine services) from 1948 to 1953. While stationed in Philadelphia,he met the love of his life,Natalie. Upon discharged,he moved to North Carolina,married Natalie,and began working in the family owned and welding business,Hardee & Cox Welding,as a certified welder. He eventually become second generation owner until his retirement at age 75. Mr. Cox was a faithful member of St. Peter's Catholic Church,serving as an usher until he was 85 years old. He was an avid reader and had a photographic memory. He loved sharing his life experience with others. He especially loved his grandchildren. Mr. Cox was predeceased by his wife of 53 years,Natalie Zencak Cox,parents,Grover Glenn and Juanita Smith Cox,sister,Terry Ruth Cox,granddaughter Stephanie Beaulieu,and son-in-law,Bill Beaulieu. He is survived by his daughters,Helen Mary Uebler and husband,Bob,Mary Cox,Annie Beaulieu,Rosie Jackson and husband,Bobby,Patsy Gouras and husband,Bobby,Denise Cox,all of Pitt County,and Mary Jo Driscoll and husband, Scott of Goldsboro;sons Edgar Lee Cox Jr. of Dover,DE,Denis Cox,of Lake City,CO,Owen Cox and wife Suzette,of Winterville,and Liax Cox and wife,Janette of Greenville;Brother,Phillip Ray Cox of South Carolina;Sisters,Janet Stanton and husband,Billy,and Gloria Oakley,all of Greenville;22 grandchildren,20 great-grandchildren,and 2 great-great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter's Church,School Tuition Assistance Fund,2700 E. 4th Street,Greenville,NC,27858. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Edgar Lee Cox,please visit our Tribute Store.
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