Mr. Sammy Cox, age 90, of Lumberton, NC, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, January 3, 2022, at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton, NC.  He was born in Robeson County, NC on November 18, 1931 to the late Josh Cox and the late Mary Jane Jones Cox.

Sammy was a man of deep faith and of a generous spirit. He loved his family, his church, and his church family. Sammy loved Robeson County and worked hard for his citizens as a County Commissioner. In addition, his golf buddies were so very special to him.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Roosevelt "Dick" Cox and Arthur Cox, and three sisters: Bessie Landry, Dorothy Griffis, and Mildred Platt.

He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Sue L. Cox of the home, and her children, Robert Elkins (Angie) of Orlando, FL and Susan Groenke (Denny) of Seymour, TN; his son, Samuel Lee Cox (Onita) of Lumberton, NC; two daughters, Brenda Taylor (John) of Calabash, NC and Bonnie Cox of Lumberton, NC; one brother, John Cox (Jean) of Lumberton, NC; one sister, Emma LeClaire of Pembroke, NC; seven grandchildren: Amanda Owens (Dwayne), David Cox (Michelle), Paige McCormick, Nikki Jenkins (Richard), Jack, Audrey, and Foster Elkins; and six great-grandchildren: Samantha Bunnell, Lauren Cox, Victoria Jenkins, Richie Jenkins, Christian Scott, and Gavin Clark.

A time of visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, from 7:00-9:00PM at West Lumberton Baptist Church, 2320 W. 5 ^th Street in Lumberton, NC.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at 11:00AM at West Lumberton Baptist Church with Rev. Rick Foreman and Rev. Jason Atkinson officiating.  Burial will follow at Gardens of Faith Cemetery, 5190 Fayetteville Road in Lumberton, NC.

If you wish, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: West Lumberton Baptist Church Building Fund, 2320 W. 5 ^th Street, Lumberton, NC 28358.