Garner Edward Cox

Garner Edward Cox, Sr., age 75, went to the Lord on Friday, March 23, 2018, with all of his children and family members by his side. He left this earth in the same manner of which he lived his life, happy…a fighter…loved…. Born in Norfolk, Virginia, raised in Washington, D.C., and New York City, by way of Salt Lake City, Utah, where he was named “Salt Lake”, due to him running track and being the fastest…almost making the Olympics. He served his country in the Army National Guard for 14 years, served his city as a public servant for 14 years, and retired from transit (MABSTOA) after 24 years. Garner, most affectionally known by his friends and family as Eddie, was everyone’s hero. He was one of the most kind, friendly, and loving human beings that anyone would meet. He was there for you whenever you needed him, whether it was for an attentive listening ear or advice from his vast knowledge and wisdom; he would even give you the shirt off his back to help you. He was the example for all of us to follow; the epitome of a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend. Garner is survived by his mother, Sarah Mae Cox-Scott; wife, Jeannette M. Cox; six children, Garner E. Cox, Jr., (wife Linda), Kendall A. Cox, (wife Sandra), Nichele D. Cox-Adeogun, (husband Taiwo), Shatima M. Cox, Rogelio D. Cox, and Kimberley S. Cox-Hollingsworth (husband Tyrone). He was a father figure to five of his nephews and nieces who survived his loving brother Sam, (Isaiah, Sareesa, Calvin, Shatema and Samantha). Garner is also survived by 14 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; with one grand and one great-grand on the way; two sisters, Minister Cynthia Cox and Pat Lewis; brother, Sandy Cox; sister-in-law Marion Muller-Hernandez; and a host of other nieces, nephews and cousins. Though the Lord has called him home to watch over us, his presence will truly be missed by all. His life and legacy will be in our hearts forever. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Garner Edward Cox, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Garner Edward Cox

January 16, 1943 - March 23, 2018