

Joseph Patrick Cox, 85, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. Known to church folks as “Joe Pat”, he was a beloved Music Minister at Frazer UMC for many years. He grew up at Frazer and began directing music at the age of 15, and went on to graduate from Huntingdon College with a music degree. He was employed at Belk-Hudson for his career until called to be the full-time music minister.
Joe Pat was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 64 years, Doris Thompson Cox; his parents, Roy & Elsie Cox; and brother, Roy Andrews Cox. Survivors include his children, Joseph Patrick Cox, Jr., Patti Cox Campbell (Lyman), Tammy Jo Cox, Hayley Campbell Denney (Lide); grandchildren, Jennifer J. Miller (Josh), Patrick Curtis Cox; great grandchildren, John David Drumwright, Campbell Olivia Drumwright, Brantley Denney; sisters-in-law, Mary Virginia Cox and Joann Barnes; as well as several nieces and nephews.
A private graveside will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Greenwood Cemetery with Rev. Neil Epler officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Frazer UMC Music Ministry and Amedisys Hospice. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the John Knox caregivers for their love and care.
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