COX, Will Will Earle Cox, 70, of 628 South Main Street, Greenville, SC, died suddenly Friday, August 22, 2008 at Greenville Memorial Medical Center. Mr. Cox was born in Simpsonville, SC on October 15, 1937, son of the late John Cagle Cox and Lillian Verdin Cox. He was a graduate of Slater High School and attended Clemson University for two years. He retired from his position as President of Clark and Company General Contractors in 1994, but continued to flourish through many charitable and creative pursuits, accompanied by his beloved wife, Peggy. Given the name Pop by his grandchildren, he was loving, generous, warm and funny. As a son, brother, husband, father, and friend, Pop was matchless. Most who knew him will remember him for all these things, but perhaps all who knew him will remember him as a true Renaissance man. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Peggy Scarce Cox; his four children, Melody Cox Gray (Logan) of Fayetteville, GA, Merry Lynn Cox of Greenville, Will Earle Cox, Jr. (Donna) of Pooler, GA, and John Verdin Cox (Brenda) of Greenville; his sister, Jane Cox Dyer (Gerald) of Marietta; and his six grandchildren, Richard Owens (who is serving in the US Military in Iraq), Christy Owens, Michael Cox, Maggie Cox, Lisa Cox and Gracie Cox. The funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 24, 2008 at Christ Episcopal Church, 10 North Church Street, Greenville, SC, with the Reverend Sally Parrott, Reverend Ted Duvall, and Reverend Harrison McLeod officiating. Burial in the Christ Church Cemetery and reception will follow. No flowers please. Memoials may be made to Project Host Soup Kitchen, 526 S. Academy Street, Greenville, SC 29601 or Soteria Ministry, 80 Byrdland Drive, Greenville, SC 29607. THOMAS MCAFEE FUNERAL HOME, Greenville, is in charge of arrangements. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Aug. 23, 2008.

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August 25, 2008

Peggy, Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. We remember the good times that were had when our children were in youth together.
The Whittington Family (Varnville, SC)

August 23, 2008

Peggy, We are remembering some wonderful Will and Peggy stories, some memorable meals, and so many of Will's projects. The "Redfish" will live forever at Charlie's. Our prayers will be with your family tomorrow. Nancy and Charlie Golson

Roger Dobbins

August 23, 2008

Dear Peggy, Melody, Merry, Bill and John,

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. There are many very fond memories of Will from my time in Varnville, some of which still make me laugh out loud.

Please know that he has been, and will be, remembered for his wise counsel and caring heart. God bless you all.

Ann Laffitte

August 23, 2008

Peggy, we have been thinking about Will today. He was a rare and wonderful person and so many people have good memories of him. Those memories alone are an important legacy. Thinking of you all with love. Ann and Monty.

Michelle Terry(Bridges)

August 23, 2008

To John and Family...I am so sorry to here about the death of your Father. I don't know if you remember me, but we grew up together in the same neighborhood and went to school together. My name was Michelle Bridges now Married with 1 child last name now Terry..again John I am so sorry to hear about your lost...

Sister Colie Stokes

August 23, 2008

Dear Peggy,
Today in the midst of all of our sorrow, I thank God for Will's life, love, and faith. May the God of all consolation be with you.

Much Love, Sr. Colie

Paul and Polly Knight

August 23, 2008

Peggy, our prayers and thought are with you in your grief for Will. It will be impossible to ever forget you and Will Cox, two such multi talented people and great humanitarians.
May God bless you and your family.

Kenneth Word

August 23, 2008

Dear Peggy, Faye and I were saddened to read of Will's death. We remember him with kindness and always held him in high regard. Please convey our regrets to your children and be assured of our prayers during these difficult days. Kenneth Word

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