Russell Wayne Cox, 52, passed away Wednesday. A memorial service will be held 3:00 Saturday at McLaurin Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ron Hawley and Pastor Mike Tabor officiating. He is survived by his wife Sharon Cox, sons, Greg and Jared Cox, grandson, Benton Cox, his mother, Phyllis Lynette Cox and a sister, Lisa Barnette. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Hospice of Wake County, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607 or to XRC Church, 277 Guy Rd, Clayton, NC 27520. Online condolences may be made to the Cox Family at www.mclaurinatpinecrest.com.