Roy Lee Cox

Mr. Cox was born November 18, 1928 in Bartow County, son of the late Rev. Walter J. And Leitha Fowler Cox. Roy graduated from Cass High School in 1948, and joined the Navy in 1949 during the Korean War, stationed in and around the shores of the United States. After his tour was over, he married Bernice Greenway, June 26,1954 and was married 56 years until she predeceased him in 2010. Roy retired from Lockheed with 30+ years, working as a flight line mechanic. He was an active member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Acworth, until his declining health. In earlier years, Roy would always pick up other members that were not able to drive and bring them to church. A friendly person who never met a stranger!

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Bernice, and brother Ray W. Cox. He is survived by his brother Rev. Rex J. Cox and wife Helen G. Cox, and sister-in-law, Arvelie Cox. Also surviving brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws: Frank Greenway, Evelyn Cooper, Fred Greenway, Juanita Nation, Carl Greenway, Larry Greenway, Marvin Greenway, Phyllis Collins, and Pamela Godfrey. A host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. A special niece and nephew, Gina and Bobby Chastain, who played an active part in Roy’s care. Also, special thanks to his brother-in-law, Carl Greenway, and sister-in-law Pam Godfrey, who also devoted their time caring for Roy.

Family will receive friends Wednesday evening at Owens Funeral home from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Funeral Services will be held Thursday at 2 pm at Mt Zion Baptist Church With the Rev. Danny Willis and Rev. Rex Cox officiating. Mr. Cox will lie in state at church one hour before service.

Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Cartersville.

Pallbearers will be: Terry Scoggins, Stanley Wheeler, Joe Prouty, Harold Siniard, Stacey Siniard, and Steve Greenway. Pallbearers are asked to meet at the church at 1:30 p.m.

Honorary Pallbearers: Victor Cox, Brett Miller, Scott Greenway, Matthew Siniard.

Please visit www.owenfunerals.com to leave condolences for the family.

Owen Funeral Home, 12 Collins Dr., Cartersville, GA, has charge of the funeral arrangements.