Alfred Sid Cox, Sr.  age 87 of Galax, Virginia passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023 at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina.

Mr. Cox was born on October 29, 1935 in Galax, Virginia to Sid and Carrie Cox. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters Juanita Robinson; Katherine Johnson, Alene Ashby  and Sadie Robinson; two brothers Sonny and Jad Cox and a great-granddaughter Lela Cox.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years Thelma Dowdy Cox; children and spouses Alisa Obrien (Bob); Sid Cox (Lisa); Renee Walker (Todd); grandchildren and spouses Tyler Burnett; Molly Fink (Matt); Jared Cox (Megan); Courtney Nester (Evan); Christopher Obrien: great-grandchildren Rylan Fink; Addie Fink; Nash Cox and two on the way; sister Clyde Baker.

There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held on August 12, 2023 from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM at Oakland Methodist Church in Galax, Virginia.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home, 945 Zephyr Road, Dobson, North Carolina 27017.