Mr. Edwin Allen Cox

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Published: Monday, June 18th, 2012 @ 4:09 am
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   Mr. Edwin Allen Cox, age 45, a resident of 1513 Carolina Ave., Washington, NC died Friday June 15, 2012 at his home.

   A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Tuesday June 19, 2012 at Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington officiated by Minister Derik Davis. Burial will follow in Pamlico Memorial Gardens. Gary Tetterton, Leslie Tetterton, Simon Wright, Patrick Bouquio, Brad Bouquio, Justin Cox, Mike Remick and Chris Elks will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Noah Griffin, Joseph Howard, Christopher Rawls and Harry Waters.

   Edwin was born in Beaufort County on September 17, 1966. He was the son of James Luther Cox and Virginia Everett Cox. He attended Washington High School and continued his education at Beaufort County Community College where he completed his studies in nursing assistant and welding. Edwin worked at the former Britthaven of Washington as a nurse’s assistant and more recently at Flanders Filters as a welder. He had a passion for playing the guitar and wildlife. He was currently developing a skill and talent of woodworking.

   Edwin is survived by his parents: James and Virginia Cox of the home; a fiancée: Debbie Cochran of Williamston; two sons: Timothy Wayne Cox and Johnnie Ray Holton both of Washington; a brother: James Ottis Cox and his fiancée Darla Cook of Washington; a sister: Darleen Cox Rawls and her companion Lee Smith of Washington and numerous Uncles, Aunts, nieces and nephews.

   Edwin was predeceased by his paternal grandparents: James Ottis Cox and Katie Woolard Cox and his maternal grandparents: Virgil and Vonnie Everett.

   The family will receive friends 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Monday June 18, 2012 at Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington and other times at the home of Edwin’s parents located at 1513 Carolina Ave., Washington, NC.

   Flowers are welcome and appreciated and the family kindly asks for any memorial contributions to be made to Beaufort County Chapter Relay for Life, c/o Lisa Alligood, 7581 Broad Creek Rd., Washington, NC 27889.

   Edwin’s webcasted funeral service may be viewed and condolences may be offered by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com. Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Cox family.

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