Bobbie Milton Cox
January 7, 1958 ~ September 28, 2025
Born in:
Moore County, NC
Resided in:
Carthage, NC
Bobbie Milton Cox, 67, of Carthage, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, September 28, 2025.
He was born on January 7, 1958, to Bobbie and Carol Collier Cox in Moore County. He spent his early years in Massachusetts. He later returned to Moore County after serving in the US Air Force. Bobbie worked as an Operations Manager for the Moore County Airport for 38 years. He married Mary Ellen Neuhauser on September 20, 1980.
Bobbie enjoyed hunting and fishing with his dad, brothers, and then his son. He enjoyed traveling with his family and watching his children have fun. When the grandkids came along, he loved reading to them and learned a lot about Bluey. He so enjoyed singing in the church choir and being a deacon. He served in the nursery alongside his wife, where he was an expert at handing out snacks. Bobbie’s humor would make anyone laugh.
Bobbie is survived by his loving wife of 45 years Mary Ellen; two daughters, Celia Cox of Carthage, NC, Shelia Stigers of Aberdeen, NC; son, David Cox of Southern Pines, NC; mother, Carol Collier Cox of Carthage, NC; two sisters, Donna Black of Asheboro, Cathy Freeman of Carthage, NC; two brothers, Billie Cox of Dover, DE, Charlie Cox of Carthage, NC; three grandsons, Arlo Stigers, Gatlin Stigers, Anders Stigers; Granddaughter, Bryn Stigers; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Bobbie C. Cox.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a donation be made to Gentiva Hospice or Yates-Thagard Baptist Church.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2025, from 5:30 pm to 6:45 pm at Yates-Thagard Baptist Church in Carthage, North Carolina.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at Yates-Thagard Baptist Church, with Pastor Steve Johnson and Pastor Sammy Frye officiating.
The family cannot thank the friends, family, and church family for all the support and prayers. Our Hospice nurses helped during such a tough time. They truly were our angels and helped when we could not help him. Thank you for giving Bobbie his wish to be at home.
Online condolences can be made at: PinesFunerals.com.
Fry & Prickett Funeral Home is serving the Cox family.
Services
Visitation: October 2, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm
Yates-Thagard Baptist Church
3820 Vass-Carthage Road
Carthage , NC 28327
910-949-3511
https://www.yatesthagard.com/
Funeral Service: October 2, 2025 12:00 am - September 29, 2025 7:00 pm
Yates-Thagard Baptist Church
3820 Vass-Carthage Road
Carthage , NC 28327
910-949-3511
https://www.yatesthagard.com/
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Mary Ellen and family, my sympathy and prayers to you all. May God bless you all with His peace, comfort, and strength.
Sorry for your loss. May our gracious Lord be with you all during this time, to give you all strength, comfort, peace, and to guide and lead you in the coming days.
Mary Ellen, so sorry to hear this news Bobbie is now healed and sitting with the Lord. Always enjoyed his wave when he passed our house. Prayers for you and family.
Charles & Patty Cox
Celia, David and family. I am sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tyler, Hannah, Kindle, Noah, & Judah Freeman
Mary Ellen and family, I know this is a bittersweet time for you and I praise God that Bobbie is with our Lord and Savior now. We are so thankful that we got to meet him and spend some time with him in our home. He served the Lord faithfully and I feel sure he was welcomed to his heavenly home with the words, “Well Done Thy and Faithful Servant”.
I’m very sorry for your loss. Bobbie was a pleasure to work with, and he always spoke so highly of his family. My prayers are with you all.
My most sincere condolences to Bobbie’s family for their lost.
Though I have not had the privilege to spend time with Bobbie of late, due to the physical distance between us, I always think of him with great fondness: a man of gentle meekness, yet possessing strength and conviction.. One who had unmistakable love for his family. When I spent time with him, I felt like I was with my big brother, always very welcoming.
Bobbie’s departure to glory is sad, but not without hope, for we shall see him again. I pray God’s comfort for all his family, and that every remembrance of him will be sweet; that tears will be mixed with smiles.
I saw Bobbie’s obituary in The Sanford Herald. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief and sorrow.
Linda Keller Kelly