Denzil Ray Cox 75 of Alkol, WV was born on January 9, 1944 the son of the late Dave and Frances (Lavender) Cox and went home to be with the Lord on June 8, 2019.
He was better known as “handyman” or “N8TVR” to his friends. He retired from Bethlehem Steel #131 and was a member of the UMWA District #17. He served his country and was honorably discharged from the United States Army.
He was also preceded in death by five brothers; Gary, Bradley, William, Franklin and John Cox.
He leaves behind his loving wife of 55 years Anita (Cyrus) Cox of Alkol, WV, two children; James Darin Cox of Alkol, WV and daughter; Nichole (Ronald) Egnor of Morrisvale, WV, five grandchildren; James R. Cox of Alkol, WV, Robyn Cox of Alkol, WV, Britney Cox of Culloden, WV Ashley (Jayson) Richmond of Morrisvale, WV and Danny Ray Egnor of Morrisvale, WV, two great-grandsons; Declan and Bryce Richmond of Morrisvale, WV, a brother; Ronald Gene Cox of Dunlow, WV and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
A graveside service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Danville Memorial Park, Danville, with military graveside rites by Daniel Boone VFW Post #5578, Madison, WV. Wayne Thompson will be officiating. Friends and family may gather at the homeplace after services.