Charles Ray Cox, 57, of Murfreesboro, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2016 in Hot Springs. He was born on March 15, 1958 in Nashville the son of the late E.C. “Shorty” Cox and Bessie (York) Cox. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Monty Cox; and one sister, Brenda Harsh. He is survived by his wife, Lorenda Jones Cox of Murfreesboro; three daughters, Nakita Cox of Benton, Brittney Humphry of Murfreesboro, and Genia Lowery of Pike City; four grandsons, Jayce Humphry, Blaine Humphry, Cash Lowery, and Cooper Lowery; siblings, Conrad Cox and wife, Eva of Nathan, Ronnie Cox and wife, Susan of Delight, Ricky Cox and wife, Wanda of Nashville, Kim Dixon and Paul Smith of Pike City, Tony Cox and wife, Missy of Murfreesboro, and Jimmy Cox of Pike City; sister-in-law, Becky Cox Avery; brother-in-law, Dennis Harsh; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Services will be Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 2:00 PM in the First Christian Church in Murfreesboro with Rob Evans officiating. Burial to follow in Pike City Cemetery under the direction of Latimer Funeral Home, Murfreesboro. Visitation will be Monday from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Latimer Funeral Home in Murfreesboro. Pallbearers are Trent Cox, Clint Cox, Jim Cox, Hunter Cox, Jonathan Watson, and Curt Beavert. You may send an online sympathy message to www.latimerfuneralhome.com.
