Oscar Wilson Cox

July 18, 1927 - February 14, 2012

Oscar Wilson "Fender Bender" Cox age 84 of State Highway 504, Elliott County, Kentucky passed away Tuesday morning February 14, 2012 at Saint Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead, Kentucky. Mr. Cox was born July 18, 1927 in Carter County, Kentucky a son of the late Colvin and Nancy Kegley Cox. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by four brothers; Noah Cox, Lowell Cox, Junior Cox, and Lonnie Cox. Four sisters; Peachie Wagoner, Lillian Creech, Thurzie Creech, and Naomi Cooper. Oscar was a retired farmer/carpenter and merchant, he was the owner of Cox's Grocery on Rt. 504 for 18 years. He was a member of the Three Pine Freewill Baptist Church. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years; Hazel Skaggs Cox, Three sons and daughters in-law; Wendell Wilson and Kim Cox, David Ricky Cox, and Jerry Dewayne and Rita Cox all of Olive Hill, Kentucky. One daughter; Linda Joyce Knott of Columbus, Ohio. 10 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild. Along with a host of extended family members and friends who will sadly mourn his passing. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m Friday, February 17, 2012 in the chapel of the Waddell & Whitt Funeral Home in Sandy Hook with Bro. Gary Sparks officiating. Burial will follow in the Skaggs Cemetery on Skaggs Flat Rd in Elliott County. Friends may call from 5:00-9:00 p.m Thursday, February 16, 2012 and anytime until the service hour Friday at the funeral home. Grandsons serving as pallbearers; Kenny Ray Cox, David Knott, Nathan Cox, Dakota Cox, Brock Cox, and Kansas Cox. Honorary Pallbearers are Billy Cox, Carson and Marsha Sparks, Danny Skaggs, Randy Lemaster, John Cox, Donald Cox, Daniel Monternaro, and Harlan Skaggs. www.waddellandwhitt.com