JACKSON, NC – Herman Ray Cox, 80, of Jackson, NC passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2018.

He was born in Northampton County to the late Wesley Cox and Annie Mae Cox and was preceded in death by his brother, Louis Earl Cox.

Herman loved being a mechanic and working on his tractor. He was also known for being a master at

repairing chainsaws.

Herman is survived by his daughter, Susan Greene and her husband, Charles of Roanoke Rapids; his son, Lewis Cox and his wife Marie of Jackson; his four grandchildren, Lindsey Greene, Travis Greene, Colette Cox Davis and her husband, Daniel and Emily Cox; his three great-grandchildren, Jasmine Bowser and Adrienne Bowser, and Justice Greene; his aunt, Margaret Conwell of Emporia, VA; and his three cousins, Alan, David and Tony Conwell of Emporia, VA.

Graveside services will be held to celebrate Herman’s life at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Jim Cox officiating.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.askewfs.com