Official Obituary of
Dr. E. Ray Cox, Sr.
January 10, 1941 ~ March 18, 2023 (age 82) 82 Years Old
Dr. E. Ray Cox, Sr. Obituary
Dr. E. Ray Cox, Sr., was born January 10, 1941 in Greenville, NC to the late Clennie and Fannie Lee Cox. He grew up in the greater Greenville, Ayden communities. In 1970, he founded New Hope Baptist Church, Va. Beach, VA and served as pastor for 52 years. In 1980, the first phase of the building program was completed and in 1996 the E. Ray Cox Sr. Convocation Center was completed under his leadership. Pastor Cox served the following churches: Phillipi Baptist Church, Simpson, NC from 1963 to 1964; Star of Zion Baptist Church, New Bern, NC from 1964-1967; First Lynnhaven Baptist Church, Virginia Beach, VA from 1968-1970. He was predeceased by one son, Keith Cox. He leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife, Maxine Mills Cox; a son, Ervin Jr.; stepson, Tony Mills, six grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.
Dr. Cox will lie in state on Friday, March 24, 2023 from 2-6 p.m. with a wake to follow from 6-8 p.m. A funeral service will take place on Saturday, Mar, 25th at 11a.m. all held at New Hope Baptist Church, Va. Beach.
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
Matthew 11:28-30
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Services
Lying in State
FridayMarch 24, 2023
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
New Hope Baptist Church
395 Old Great Neck Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Wake (Family & Friends may Speak)
FridayMarch 24, 2023
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
New Hope Baptist Church
395 Old Great Neck Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Homegoing Celebration
SaturdayMarch 25, 2023
11:00 AM
New Hope Baptist Church
395 Old Great Neck Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Interment
SaturdayMarch 25, 2023
2:00 PM
Princess Anne Memorial Park
1110 N. Great Neck Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
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