Nelson Cox Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on February 4, 2026, at the age of 77, Nelson Cox of Ayden, North Carolina passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Milton Cox and Viola Mabry Cox; his siblings, Milton Cox, James Ray Cox, Charlie Cox, William Cox (Doris), Lester Cox (Brenda), Pearlie Purvis (Thomas), Shirley Hinson (James) and Betty Artis (James); his wife Geneva Ward Cox; his children, Theresa Cox of Ayden, NC, Nelsonya Cox McAdoo (Norris) of Fairburn, GA, Kenan Cox of Greenville, NC, Albert Ingram (Detrice) of Charlotte, NC, Jutresa Sutton, Haaron Nelson Cox, Niles Cox McAdoo, Le'Monna Cox, Darrell Langley, Shadecia Ingram, Anthony Ingram and Jaheim Ingram; his great grandchildren, J'Adore Sutton-Cox, Ja'Diah "Belle" Draughn and Haaron Nelson Cox, Jr.; and his pet Ash.