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Gary Wayne Cox

September 15, 1951 - July 2, 2017

Gary Wayne Cox, 65, of Bristol, VA passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017 at the University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, VA. He was born in Bristol, VA on September 15, 1951, a son of the late Russell and Thelma Strouth Cox. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and received numerous accommodations. He was retired and a member of the American Legion. He enjoyed motorcycle riding, bow hunting, fishing, and woodworking. Gary is survived by his wife of 44 years, Henrietta Sluder Cox; sister, Debbie S. Cox; three brothers, Larry Russell Cox, Jerry Lynn Cox, and Michael Lee Cox; numerous nieces and nephews; and K-9 companions, Peanut and Chewy. The family would like to express a special thank you to the doctors, nurses, and staff at UVA Medical Center, Dr. Spears and his team, Helen Rogers, and Nina Cross for all the love and care shown to Gary during his illness. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Blevins Funeral & Cremation Services, 417 Lee St., Bristol, VA. The funeral service will follow at 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Brother Vann Seal officiating. The committal service and interment will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Mountain Home National Cemetery, Mountain Home, TN. Those who wish to attend the committal service are asked to meet at the funeral home at 9:00 a.m. Pallbearers will be friends and relatives.

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Gary Wayne Cox, 65, of Bristol, VA passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017 at the University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, VA. He was born in Bristol, VA on September 15, 1951, a son of the late Russell and Thelma Strouth Cox. He served... View Obituary & Service Information

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