Darrell Wayne Cox, 60, of the Mannsville community of Taylor County, KY was born July 5, 1960 to the late Berry and Christine (Bottoms) Cox. He departed this life on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 in Lexington at the University of Kentucky Bluegrass Hospice Care Center.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Methodist faith. He was an employee of Nally & Haydon and a logger. Darrell was an outdoorsman; he loved to fish and hunt, especially rabbit, deer, and turkey, and usually kept a good pair of running beagles. He was an avid UK fan and enjoyed listening to bluegrass and gospel music; he often raised a garden bigger than he needed just so he could give it all away.
SURVIVORS:
Wife of 31 years: Jill (Squires) Cox
1 daughter: Amanda Beard of Campbellsville
3 sisters: Laura Cox and husband Keith, Dorlene Perkins, and Mary Gray, all of Elk Horn
3 grandchildren: Chase Adams, Kyler Beard, and Madison Beard
Mother-in-law: Garnieta Squires
A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends
He was also preceded in death by a son: Anthony Wayne Cox; and three brothers: Earl Allen Cox, Shelby Thomas Cox, and Dannie Berry Cox.
Funeral Service: Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 2:00pmET in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY with Bro. Larry Loy officiating
Burial: Jones Chapel Cemetery
Visitation: The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10:30amET until time for the service.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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