Richard Carroll Cox Obituary
The world bids farewell to Richard Carroll Cox (Milan, Tennessee), departing on January 17, 2026 at the age of 81. Richard leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Richard Carroll Cox or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Harvey Cox and Lucille Sutton Cox; his brother Harold; and his children, Robyn Cox Carroll and Shane Cox.
He is survived by: his wife Ruth Hall Cox; his children, Shawn Cox Sumner of Martin, Dawn Cox Patterson of Jackson and Christy Bolton Cain of Jackson; his grandchildren, Chase (Carroll), Chelsea Carroll Britton of Sevierville, Brooke Mayo (Hinote), Noah Vickers of Milan, Shelby Sumner of Martin, Sara (Beth Sumner), Kaleb Keim of Jackson, Katie Patterson of Jackson, Tyler Williams of Little Rock, Ark., Kaitlyn Cox Starr of Bruceton, Kristen Cox of Bruceton, Anna Grace Brown of Milan and Taylor Brown of Louisville; his great grandchildren, Jabrian, Leland, Brooklyn, Riley, William, Parker, Max, Evan, Garrett, Elana, Jesse and Rowen; his sisters, Pamela Cox Bryant of Trezevant and Lisa Cox Meals of Huntingdon; Fair Mae Cox.
