Ronald Donniel Cox Sr.
December 19, 1950 - July 9, 2017
Ronald Donniel Cox Sr., 66, of Bristol, VA passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017 at Johnson City Medical Center. He was born in Mendota, VA on December 19, 1950, a son of the late Walter and Lenar Harper Cox. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Ronald D. Cox, Jr. and best friend and Hot Wheels buddy, Larry Gobble. He was a retired truck driver with Paty Lumber Company and loved to collect Hot Wheels. Ronald is survived by his wife of 48 years, Lillie Cox; daughter, Rhonda Kyte; two sons, Michael Cox and Kevin Cox and wife Marie; ten grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and best friends, Roger Gibson and Donald Pecky. The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff at Johnson City Medical Center ICU; Mountain States Cardiology; and all the physicians who cared for Ronald during his illness. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 13, 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 Pastors James Hall and Sean Franklin officiating. The committal service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 14, 2017 at Forest Hills Memory Gardens Mausoleum, Abingdon, VA. Pallbearers will be family and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that memorial donations be sent to Blevins Funeral & Cremation Services. Condolences for the family may be sent and viewed by visiting www.BlevinsCares.com. Mr. Cox and his family are in the care of Blevins Funeral & Cremation Services. (276) 669-6141.
Ronald Donniel Cox Sr., 66, of Bristol, VA passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017 at Johnson City Medical Center. He was born in Mendota, VA on December 19, 1950, a son of the late Walter and Lenar Harper Cox. In addition to his parents, he was... View Obituary & Service Information