Mr. Ray Olandor Cox, age 64 passed away peacefully at home on September 4, 2020 with his wife, Sharon (Walker) Cox by his side.
In addition to his wife, Ray is survived by his daughter, Logunia Williams, Boston, MA; 3 step-daughters, Tonia Gaskins, Wilmington, DE, Latasha Gaskins, York, SC, Yolanda Gaskins, Reading, PA; his mother, Barbara Davis, New Bern, NC; 2brothers, Frank (Aniah) Cox, Charlotte, NC, Kevin Rountree, Rock Hill, SC; 2 sisters, Selinda (Jesse) Parker, Chana (terry) Sanders. Ray had 9 grandchildren that he loved and adored; Shaquille Williams, Boston, MA, Kevin Johnson, Jr., Bridgeport, CT, Nyasia Wood, Reading, PA, Jyara Wood, Reading, PA, Sarai Gaskins, Phila, PA, twins, Raymir and Tajhir Gaskins-Grant, Mekhi Gaskins and Mekhira Gaskins, 1 great-grandchild, Apollo Johnson. Ray had 2 special "sons" Johnel and Joshua, Bethea, PA. He was so proud of them. He loved his family including his aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Ray loved basketball, football, nascar and watching the news channels. He especially enjoyed playing on Xbox Live always laughing while he was playing. Everyone will miss his infectious laugh.
I Made It Home
I just wanted to let you know that I made it home.
Everything is so pretty here, so white, so fresh, so new. I wish that you could close your eyes so you could see it too.
Please try not to be sad for me. Try to understand. God is taking care of me. I'm in the shelter of His hands.
Here there is no sadness, and there is no crying, and I'll never hurt again.
Here it is so peaceful, when all the angels sing. I really have to go for now. I've just got to try my wings.
Parker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ray was such a kind soul! And so creative - his invention(s) were impressive!
I have too many great memories of Ray to write here So I'll just say that I so enjoyed the time that I knew Ray and will carry those memories with me always. I'm so glad that I got to know him.
Ray was an amazingly kindhearted, hard working man who could make you just crack up in laughter, he will truly be missed. My condolences and prayers to his family. God Bless you all and Ray, thanks for always willing to help anyone out..I remember the countless times you would drive thru snow to pick us up for work, cause we weren't getting out of work that easily!
Ray was one of kind! You could always count on him to make you laugh! And just count on him for any request given to him. May he find peace!
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