Eugene William "Gene" Cox

Eugene William “Gene” Cox, 85, of 246 Norwood Dr., went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held at noon, 12:00 PM, Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Covington Wesleyan Church with Rev. Ralph Clayton and his son-in-law, Rev. Tommy Massey officiating. The family will receive friends starting at 10:30 AM until noon, prior to the service at the church and other times at his home. The burial will follow at Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church Cemetery with Military Honors. Gene was born in Rockingham County to the late Henry and Louise Bennett Cox. He served in the US Army and was retired from the US Postal Service with over 30 years of service. Gene was a longtime and faithful member of Covington Wesleyan Church. Being an avid fan of blue grass gospel music, he especially enjoyed playing the guitar with his friends on Tuesday nights. He adored his grandchildren and was a loving husband and father. Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Eva Dove Cox. He is survived by his daughter, Starr Cox Massey and husband, Tommy of Reidsville; his grandchildren, Thomas Grant Massey, Gage Daniel Massey and Gracen Dove Massey; his brother, Milton Cox and wife, Billie of Ruffin and a large extended family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rockingham Pregnancy Care Center, 424 W Kings Hwy, Eden, NC 27288 or Parkinson’s Foundation, 200 SE 1st St., Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131.