Emory Christopher Cox

March 18, 1958-April 16, 2014

Columbus,, Georgia- Emory Christopher "Chris" Cox, 56, of Columbus, GA, passed away Wednesday evening at Columbus Regional Midtown Medical Center with his family at his side.

Visitation will begin at 3:30 pm on Saturday, April 19 at Solid Rock Assembly of God, immediately followed by the memorial service at 4:00 with Pastor Jay Bailey officiating. Private burial will be at the Waverly Hall Cemetery, and the family will receive friends at 6:00 pm at Midland Middle School according to Striffler - Hamby, Columbus.

Chris was born in Columbus, GA to Emory Herbert "Sonny" Cox and Daisy Elizabeth "Beth" Franklin. He was a Baptist and earned his specialist's degree in English Education at Troy State University. "Coach Cox" devoted 33 years to the Muscogee County School District as a teacher, coach, assistant principal, principal, and grant administrator. Chris loved traveling with his family to National Parks and Major League Baseball stadiums. He was also an avid supporter of Braves baseball and Georgia Tech football and basketball. Chris enjoyed reading, collecting books, attending concerts, and going to the movies. Chris was extremely proud of his son, Brian, who graduated from Georgia Tech in 2008, and his daughter, Christie, who follows in his footsteps as an English teacher.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Emory Cox, Sr, Noel Lucas, and Frances Lucas as well as his stepfather Leon Franklin and stepmother Jody Cox.

Other than his parents, Chris is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Rosie Yulo Cox; son, Brian Cox and his wife Whitney; daughter, Christie Cox; brother, Mark Cox (Brenda); sister, Vickie Collins; step-sisters Kathy Franklin and Melanie Crosby; step-brothers Mike Franklin and Donnie Franklin; nephews and nieces, Josh Weaver (Kim), Justin Cox (Abbie), Lynsey Hall, and Hannah Cox; other loving relatives and friends.

Flowers will be accepted, but memorial donations may also be made to the American Cancer Society.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Andrew Pippas and the staff of John B. Amos Cancer Center, as well as the staff of 7 Main and 7 ICU at the Midtown Medical Center.

Condolences may be offered at www.shcolumbus.com