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Bryant Cox, Jr.


Sunrise: March 9, 1942

Sunset: January 1, 2022

Bryant Cox Jr. was born on March 9, 1942 to the late Mary and Bryant Cox Sr. and in Catherine, Alabama. He was the eldest son of ten children and his siblings include Evelyn Burrell, Mary Burrell, Henry Cox, Sam Cox, Betty Cox, Geraldine Cox, Milton Cox, Otis Cox, and Stella Mae Cox. He received his education in the Alabama Public School system.

Bryant met and fell in love with his beloved wife Shelesia (Lisa) Hall in Boston, MA and they were married on September 2, 1989.  From their union, they added 3 baby girls to their blended family (Brenda, Brittany, and Erica Cox)

Bryant leaves to mourn his wife Lisa; 7 daughters Kiyana, Kimberly, Markya, Brenda, Brittany, Meesha, and Erica; 2 sons Vida and Brandon, 3 nieces (in his care) Maple, Teaulekia, and Jennifer.

In his prime, Bryant was known for being a great worker and nurturer not only to his own children and grandchildren, but also to the many family members and friends of his children from the community. Everyone loved coming to his home and his pleasant smiling face was always the first to welcome anyone visiting “The Cox Residence”. He took pride in being a good host. Bryant had a great sense of humor, told the best stories, and loved to make everyone laugh, a trait he graciously passed on to his children. His home was the place where all of his children and grandchildren’s friends wanted to hang out. If you came to The Cox Residence you would always have a good time.

One of Bryant’s passions was car mechanics. You could always find him doing something under the hood of his or someone else’s car. Need a tire or oil change, Mr. Cox would do it. Fan belt or brakes need replacing, Mr. Cox would do it all. Many of these things he also graciously passed down to his daughters so they would know how to do some of the basic things needed to properly maintain a vehicle, which he also made sure they all knew how to operate as well. Bryant was always up for drive no matter how far. When his children were younger he’d be quick to pack up and take a ride with the family to his home town of Catherine, Alabama when he had time away from work. Bryant lived a good life we’re loved hard and was loved deeply.

In 2016 Bryant suffered a stroke, complications to which he persevered through for years, and was blessed to continue on in life to welcome more grand and great grandchildren. Eventually these complications lead to heart failure and his untimely passing. He was preceded in death by his parents Mary & Bryant Cox Sr., and his siblings Evelyn, Henry, Sam, Geraldine, and Otis Cox.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife Shelesia Cox of Portsmouth, VA; his children Kiyana Hall of Boston, MA- Kimberly Sims of Boston, MA- Vida Burrell and wife Cherkia Burrell of Fredericksburg, VA- Markya Simmons of Worcester, MA- Brandon Greene of Boston, MA- Brenda Cox of Boston, MA- Brittany Cox of Boston, MA- Meesha Hall of Boston, MA- and Erica Cox of Portsmouth, VA; his siblings Mary Cox of Catherine, AL- Betty Cox of Catherine, AL- Milton Cox Sr. & wife Diane Cox of Boston, MA, and Stella Mae Cox of Catherine, AL,  along with many other family and friends.

Viewing Friday, January 14, 2022 2:00pm - 6:00pm Metropolitan Funeral Service 5605 Portsmouth Boulevard Portsmouth, VA 23701 Service WATCH SERVICE LIVE ONLINE Saturday, January 15, 2022 11:00am Metropolitan Funeral Service Portsmouth Chapel Interment Greenlawn Memorial Gardens 3920 Airline Blvd. Chesapeake, VA 23321 *Masks Required*

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    Dorell Twilley says

    Sending prayers and love your sister Dorell Etheridge Twilley

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    Georgia Seay says

    To : my family I’m giving you my love, my though and prayers. May God be with you all doing this time of bereavement with love Georgia Seay

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      Rosie Graves says

      January 15, 2022 at 9:30 ami will always luv you uncle you i will always be in my heart thus is not a good bye see you soon
      Rosie Graves

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    Frank and Josephine Braxton says

    Sending Heartfelt Sympathy with love and prayers.

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    Ralph & Willie Mae Thomas says

    God know the depth of your love and only he can bring the comfort your heart needs. praying he’ll be your strength and give you peace.

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    Chandra Morgan says

    May God be with you my condolences

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    Mary Cox Burrell says

    To: MY Family with DEEP SYMPATHY TEARS OF SAURY, BUT GOD SAY JOY WILL COME IN THE MORNING. SO FAMILY BE PEACEFULLY, BE HAPPY MOST OF ALL BE JOYFULLY IN JESUS NAME. GOD WILL OVER COME ALL OUR FEAR AND SORRY
    ” MAN”
    YOUR SISTER MARY BURRELL TO THE FAMILY

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    Lekesia Spencer says

    To My family I’m sending my hugs, tears, prayers and love ❤ to all y’all….

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