Obituary of Marvin Cox

Thomasville-MARVIN KEITH COX, 58, passed away peacefully Friday October 4, 2013 in Tyro, North Carolina after a short illness. Funeral Services celebrating his life will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday October 8, 2013 in the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral & Cremation Services Chapel with Rev. Frankie Matthews officiating. Interment will follow at Guilford Memorial Park in Greensboro. He was widely known by many names, Marvin, Wildman and Pappy among the more recognizable and popular. Marvin had an infectious and humorous nature and was widely loved and appreciated by all that has the pleasure of knowing him and being a part of his life. Keith was born on May 29th, 1955 in High Point, North Carolina to Nancy and Edward Jolly. Keith and his brother Eddie were adopted by John and Inez Cox of Kernersville at an early age. Keith later spent many years in the Children's Home in Winston Salem. Keith was given more than his share of challenges in life, and by all accounts, always rose to meet each one with strength and integrity, and always with a positive attitude. In all his years, he never complained and always proceeded with a determination to succeed. Always quick to share his wisdom with the younger generation, he served as an inspirational model to many a young person who was fortunate enough to make his acquaintance. One would be surprised by the people that counted themselves as a friend, as Keith transcended all ages and stations in life in his friendships. Keith attended RJR High School and later East Forsyth Senior High, graduating in 1973. He joined the United States Marine Corp after graduation and was a Vietnam Veteran, Honorably discharged a Corporal in 1975. After he left the Marine Corp as a Corporal, he made his home in Kernersville. He worked for Central Carolina Grocers, and Marshall and Manual Insulation in Kernersville. In recent years he resided in North Georgia around his birth family working in the underground drilling industry. He was a partner in the business for many years with his siblings. He returned to the area 3 years ago and was living a life of leisure in Thomasville before taking ill some 6 months ago. He was preceded in death by his adoptive parents, John and Inez Cox, his birth parents, Nancy and Edward Jolly, and brother Eddie Cox. He also leaves behind his much loved sister Nancy and niece Christina of Tyro, brother Jeff Cox of Lexington, South Carolina and many half brothers and sisters in North Georgia, numbering about 12 by best guess. And of course, the many friends that he collected over the years. His perpetual upbeat attitude and humorous caricatures will be missed by many that were fortunate enough to call him a friend. He was true blue and could be counted on in all situations. He was rarely caught off guard and had a way of taking over a crowd with his wit and humor and then mysteriously disappearing, leaving everyone wanting more. God speed Marvin Keith "Wildman" Cox. The family will visit with friends on Monday evening from 6PM-8PM in the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral & Cremation Services Chapel. Friends and family may view, and sign the guestbook at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com. Service Information