Elder Charles F. Cox Sr., passed away December 9, 2009 at 10:30 p.m.

He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and later became an ordained minister, serving as pastor of Apostolic Faith Church in Saluda, Va. for over 20 years. Elder Cox is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Lois Cox; and a family of two daughters, Gayzelle (William) Taylor Sr. and Jennifer Burrell; three sons, Charles Jr., Vernon (Elizabeth), and Garry (Faye) Cox; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Bishop Lindbergh (Mildred) and Deacon Richard (Glena) Cox. Homegoing services were held at Refuge Assembly of Yahweh in his native home, Powhatan, Va., on Tuesday, December 15 at 2 p.m., Dr. C. Lewis Motley officiating and Elder Nezer Yarborough eulogizing.

Professional services entrusted to White-Tidewater Funeral Home, Jamaica, Va.