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Obituary For Nolen Cox

Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Nolen Cox will be held at Southview Cemetery October 22, 2020 at 1:00 pm. Family asked that all person attending Service must wear a mask and maintain social distancing. On Thursday morning, October15, 2020, Nolen Cox was called home. He fought a good fight and kept his faith. He was the matriarch of our family, you brother, uncle, cousin, bother-n-law, and friend. He was preceded in death by his late wife Eddeena Cox, Father- Sennie Cox, Mother- Elouise Cox and Sister Denise Cox.

Nolen Cox was born to the late Sennie and Elouise Cox on October 17, 1952. He attended R.C. Hatch High School and graduated in 1971. He attended some college and spent a brief period in the military. He worked for the Atlanta Housing Authority and then began working as a Independent Contractor until he retired. He enjoyed cooking, watching sports all day and being a great husband, father, grandfather and provider for his family.

He leaves to cherish his memory his 2 daughters Kenya Lewis and Natasha Lewis. 3 sons Antonio Eaton, Nolen Lewis and Harry Lewis, 12 grandchildren Jameel Lewis, Javell Lewis, Jamiyah Lewis, Jayden Tellis, Touri Tellis, Jamari Johnson, Ariyah Murphy, Jade Lewis, Jordynn Eaton, Shaniyah Lewis, Janae Lewis and Jarvis Lewis. 3 sisters Shirley Williams, Peggy Johnson and Sabrina Wright. 1 Brother Sennie Cox and a host of nephews, niece’s family and friends.

Guest Book

I miss you dad so much, I miss your voice, laugh, and hugs.

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I am truly sorry for your loss and I am truly overwhelmed with emotions. I spoke with another one of our classmates about his passing and we sympathetically talked about Nolen for almost an hour. One of my fondest memories of him was after graduating high school, when he broke his leg riding horseback and was in the VA Hospital in Montgomery. I swung by to see him in the hospital while in Montgomery on a family matter. He did not expect me. When I stood in the doorway, he had the biggest smile on his face as he pointed towards me. As I approached, his eyes were welled with tears and he said that he did not know that so many people loved him. From the messages posted here, he was loved by many. My condolences to the entire family and may he rest in paradise. Myrtis Myles, Class of 1971

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To the Cox Family: We the Class of 1971 of Robert C. Hatch send our heartfelt condolences to you. We are sorry to hear about our classmate but God makes no mistakes. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. We are Praying that God will give you strength during these difficult time.

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Sorry about mr Nolan love peggy

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Courtney Hall

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My uncle Nolen was like a second father to me Very calm ,very understanding and always had me and my kids back. I know Heaven has all my angels.

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Clarice Mackie

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My brother-in-law was an intricate part of our family. He loved cooking an entertaining especially family members. He was always there to help when he could. He was a hard worker and a family man. We will miss him.

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When we were in high school, one of the highlights of our weekend was to watch an electrifying basketball performance by Nolen Cox for the R.C. Hatch High School Bobcats. After the game, all the neighborhood kids walked home together joking and laughing. Later, our children would become classmates at Selma High School. Sending my sincerest condolences to my family. My thoughts and Prayers are with the Cox Family. Nolen's Classmate, Roberta Ward Johnson

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Previous message from Eloise Thomas.

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My heart is heavy. I am having a hard time processing the fact you are no longer with us.Growing up 8n Uniontown Alabama will always remain with me.Kenya,Nolen Jr. and Tasha, please know he loved you all very much. Praying that God will comfort and keep you. You were there to love and take care of him,God was ready to call him to his eternal home.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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