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Obituary For Michael J. Cox Jr.
YOUNGSTOWN A homegoing celebration in honor of Mr. Michael Jerome Cox Jr., 32, will be held Friday January 21, 2022 at 12pm at the Jaylex Event Center, 2110 Glenwwood Ave in Youngstown, Ohio. Mr. Cox passed away peacefully January 12, 2022 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown,Ohio. Michael was born July 31, 1989 in Trumbull County to Donna Merlene Keys and Michael Cox Sr. He was a graduate of Chaney High School. Michael was a Site Supervisor for DSP & Leraci Homes LLC. Michael loved dancing and singing (even though he could not hold a note at all), shopping, and traveling. He was a Steelers fan. He leaves to cherish his memory his mother Bernice Preston who reared him, his mom Donna Merlene Keyes, both of Youngstown, two brothers Sidney Preston and William Keys, both of Youngstown, two sisters Shantel (Darrien) Ford of Youngstown, Danielle Ballard (Jamar) Crosby of Youngstown; his grandmother, Helen R. Garrant Keys; his grandfather, Eugene Garrett; his aunt, Patrice Garrett of Youngstown; four cousins that he loved dearly Shavail Pierce, Janika Stanley, Jennifer Robinson, and Miesha Moses;his best friend Jacquaila Yancey; a host of nieces and nephews, family and friends. He is preceded in death by his father Michael Cox Sr., an aunt, Desiree Garrett; his uncle Sidny D. Preston. The family will receive friends Friday from 11am-12pm at the Jaylex Event Center
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Friend I'm truly goin to miss you it was honor to know u baby I will miss you dearly ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Michael, you will always be Cousin Flyyy to me. I will definitely miss your high energy and good vibes. It was nothing but a good time full of laughs when you were around. Rest easy Cousin, until we meet again🥰🥰 -Mrs. Rhonda A. Jones, Pittsburgh, PA
Love you... I know have danced through the gates of heaven
Michael , I will miss you dearly -your smile , your laughter and dancing ! It's hard to believe you are NO LONGER present on earth but in my heart you will ALWAYS be with us . Say hello to all our love ones in Heaven until we meet again - keep dancing and Sangin ! Love you (Aunt Mae sends her love too ). I love You - Your Aunt Net
I'm sure going to miss you Michael You called me mom and it was a honor. Rest up don
Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Rest well my child ❤️
I will miss you dearly my friend I wish I could make it to your memorial but unfortunately that is a memory I don't want. I want to always remember you the way I have for almost 20 year. May your new life be as great as you were as a person. Love you, your friend Malcolm Shorter
RIP
I Love You Cousin No Matter What ! Thank You For Bring Light To This Family Of Ours 😘😩
Rest peacefully cousin.
From an old dear friend Jessica Mahone-Jones may you rest peacefully!
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