Cox, Carl Buford

Carl Buford “Bear” Cox, 84 of Indian Valley, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. He is preceded in death by two brothers, five sisters, 13 brothers-in-law, and four sisters-in-law.

Carl was a professional truck driver for over 40 years. He took great pride in all of his family.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 65 years, Vada Hollandsworth Cox; sons & daughters-in-law, Lynwood & Janet Cox, Gerald & Dorothy Cox, Ricky & Molly Cox, and Anthony & Julie Cox; daughters & son-in-law, Susan Cox, and Cindy & Zeke Ratcliffe; grandchildren, Miranda (Jamie) Cooper, Ashley (Jamie) Huff, Matthew (Janelle) Cox, Levi (Sabrina) Cox, Trent (Hannah) Cox, Deirdre Hand, Conor (Charline) Hand, Adam Cox, Laura Ratcliffe, Kaci Ratcliffe, and Robert Ratcliffe; 16 great-grandchildren; brother & sister-in-law, Joseph & Glenna Cox; sisters, Muriel Hollandsworth, Kate Phillips, and Minnie Turman; sisters-in-law & brothers-in-law, Linda Cox, Irene Gallimore, Anita Quesenberry, Josephine Alderman, Brenda Howell (Russell), Wanda Grubb (Duayne), Martha Bower (Jimmie), Ren Hollandsworth (Sonja), and Connie Browning.; and numerous nieces & nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at the Indian Valley Church of God with Rev. Jeff Dalton & Rev. Kenneth Poston officiating. Interment will follow in the Hollandsworth Cemetery on Sumpter Road, Indian Valley. The family will receive friends from 5 – 8 p.m. on Friday, November 22, 2019 at the church.

Flowers are appreciated, or donations may be made to the Hollandsworth Cemetery, c/o Ricky Cox, 1014 Indian Creek Rd, Willis, VA 24380.