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DEACON CHARLES EDWARD COX, a native of Goldsboro, North Carolina was born on March 11, 1937 to the late John, Sr. and Rosa Cox. Charles was one of three sons, he had two brothers that preceded him in death, John Jr. and Nathaniel Cox. Charles was a product of Goldsboro public education. There he met the love of his life, Rose Margaret Sherard in junior high school, and they remained together for 64 years. Charles was outgoing and remained friends with many of his schoolmates throughout his life. He was active in political protest and experienced the harshness of racial discrimination, often going to jail. Charles and Rose were married young and immediately started a family where nine children were born. Charles was employed many places, but most notably General Motors, where he worked until he retired. New Life Inspirational Church moved to Oswego Avenue in the Spring of 1986 and Charles joined shortly thereafter. Very quickly he immersed himself in the life of New Life and became a part of the fabric of the church. He proved to be trustworthy and dependable and a great witness to all who knew him. Charles, later became Deacon Cox and took his duties seriously taking care of the needs of the Pastor as well as the congregation. He was a father, brother and friend to all who met him. Not only did he join the church but he brought his family with him. He was known for plain talking, and would talk to the young women the same as the men so that the females would not be deceived. He was proud of his church and his pastor. Everyone who knew him, knew that he belonged to New Life. We could always count on Deacon Cox and we count ourselves blessed to have known him these past 36 years. Deacon Cox leaves to cherish his memory: the love of his life, Mother Rose Margaret Sherard Cox; nine children, Ronita, Charles, Margaret, Deborah, Sandra, Dewayne (Fitzgerald), Stephen, Charlene and Edwin (Kee-Kee)/Dana; twenty-nine grandchildren and twenty-eight great-grandchildren, his sister-in-law, Jean Cox; Angeline Cox who preceded him in death; and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Charles Edward Cox

March 11, 1937 - June 20, 2021