Celebrating the life of
Dalpha A. Cox, Jr.
October 17, 1920 - April 27, 2016
"One of a Kind"
HINESVILLE – Dalpha A. “Dick” Cox, Jr. 95, died Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Hospice House in Savannah. The Easton, Maryland native was a longtime resident of Savannah before moving to Hinesville in 2002. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was employed by Hunter Army Airfield and Fort Stewart Army Base prior to his retirement.
Mr. Cox was a member of Whitefield United Methodist and was predeceased by his wife of 67 years, Carrie E. Cox. He will always be remembered by the many that loved him as “One of a Kind”.
Surviving are her two daughters, Kay Aliffi and Linda Richardson and her husband, Charles, all of Hinesville; four grandchildren, Brian S. Aliffi (Kelley) of Minneapolis, MN, James Douglas Aliffi of Decatur, C. Drew Richardson (Melissa) of Oceanside, CA, and Jay C. Richardson (Janet) of Cumming, GA; five great-grandchildren, Christopher Richardson of Atlanta, GA, Cara Richardson and Mackenzie Richardson, both of Oceanside, CA, Josie Richardson of Cumming, GA, and Kane Aliffi of Bethlehem, GA.
A Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Whitefield United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends prior to the service, from 11:00 am until 12:00 Noon. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
Linda and Kay, may Heavenly Father's peace and comfort be with you and all of your family at the loss of Mr. Cox! We loved your Dad and loved spending time with him. We are so sorry that we can't be there but know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you Jeff & Brenda Sasser & family
- Jeff & Brenda Sasser and family, Lexington, SC
My sentiments, exactly. In the future, whenever I hear the beloved hymn, "How Great Thou Art," I will think of Mr. Cox and his love of God, people, and music. He truly was "one of a kind" and will be greatly missed by many.
- Volunteer Sherri, Savannah, GA
The most kind resident I have ever had the privilege of helping to care for. "How Great Thou Art". He is now singing with the angels, as he said he would.
- Volunteer Carole, Savannah, GA
Linda and Kay, may Heavenly Father's peace and comfort be with you and all of your family at the loss of Mr. Cox! We loved your Dad and loved spending time with him. We are so sorry that we can't be there but know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you Jeff & Brenda Sasser & family
- Jeff & Brenda Sasser and family, Lexington, SC
My sentiments, exactly. In the future, whenever I hear the beloved hymn, "How Great Thou Art," I will think of Mr. Cox and his love of God, people, and music. He truly was "one of a kind" and will be greatly missed by many.
- Volunteer Sherri, Savannah, GA
The most kind resident I have ever had the privilege of helping to care for. "How Great Thou Art". He is now singing with the angels, as he said he would.
- Volunteer Carole, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
