of North Little Rock, AR
September 16, 1957 - November 26, 2022
Robert ''Paul'' Cox, 65, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022. He was born on September 16, 1957, in Newport, Arkansas, to the late Bob and Janeil Cox.
Paul was a caring husband, father, brother, and friend. His two-year battle with glioblastoma showed his courage in facing life's challenges with a smile. Before undergoing his last major surgery, he looked up at the surgeon and said, ''You do your part, and God will take care of the rest.'' He was a firm believer in the Lord and trusted His plan in every situation. His faith was inspiring.
Paul has two older sisters, Peggy Hays and Pam Reagan. After graduating high school, Paul began working at Cox Fixture & Refrigeration, Inc. Paul made a lifelong career out of selling remanufactured equipment. He was a hard worker. Paul loved his job, but more importantly, he loved the relationships that were formed when interacting with each customer. Paul loved people. He was always the first to make a joke just to see people laughing and having a good time.
At 30 years old, while he was working at a grocery store in El Dorado, Arkansas, Paul met Christie, and it was love at first sight. It did not take Paul long to know that she was the one for him. They married the same year and began their beautiful and adventurous life of 35 years together. Paul and Christie were always together and were truly best friends. Together, they have raised two children: Robert Paul Cox II (wife, Elizabeth) and Katherine Paige Cox. Paul always talked about how proud he was of his children. He taught his children to love the Lord and to put Him first in every aspect of life.
Paul was kind to everyone he met and led by example. Paul loved going on trips with his family, hitting the dance floor, making people laugh, boating on the lake, deep sea fishing (he enjoyed videoing everyone having fun more than the actual fishing part), and he loved eating and sharing his food pictures/videos with his family and friends. Paul loved life!
In hopes to find a cure for this disease, Paul is donating his brain to Harvard Brain Institute in Boston, Massachusetts, to help aid in glioblastoma research. A special thanks to Dr. Ali Krisht and the medical team at CHI St. Vincent North, the medical team at CARTI Cancer Center, and the many helpers from Arkansas Hospice.
Paul will be honored on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at Park Hill Baptist Church in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Paul's family will receive condolences from 1-2 p.m. with a celebration of life to follow.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to Park Hill Baptist Church, New Light Baptist Church, or Friendly Chapel Church.
Park Hill Baptist Church
201 E C Avenue
North Little Rock, AR 72116
New Light Baptist Church
193 New Light Church Road
Roaring River, NC 28669
Friendly Chapel Church
116 South Pine Street
North Little Rock, AR 72114
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41 Condolence(s)
Lenore Merrell
Sunday, December 4, 2022
Christie,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Lenore
Rachel
Friday, December 2, 2022
I knew Paul from the cafe. He was such a caring person. I look forward to spending eternity with him.
Anita Worrell
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Paul was always the life of the party. He has been and will continue to be missed.
Janet Ruble
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you experience the peace that only comes from Jesus during this time. Paul was a wonderful man. He always brought a smile to my face. He leaves behind a true legacy for us all to follow.
Tom Porter
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Paul was a great Christian man & friend. He worked hard & enjoyed it. Always bragged on his children & wife. I will miss him a lot but happy that he is in a better place now.
Don and Nancy Hurn
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Please accept our sincere condolences. Paul was one of a kind. He was always fun when he was around. Glad to know he’s rejoicing with our Savior!
Joe DuPree
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of a good good man, friend, husband, and father. He will be missed greatly but is rejoicing in heaven, no doubt
Cathy McKinley
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
I am so heart Brocken for you and your sweet family. Christie, I know your strong faith in God will get you through this and I pray for our Lord to wrap you and your family in His most merciful peace. What a wonderful man Paul was and a great example of a true Christian. Sending prayers and love .
Cynthia Adams Kading
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Paul and I were classmates and friends. I am very blessed to have known Paul. He was truly a great guy. I am happy to have known him. May God hold you all very close during this time.
Ralph Koehler
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Paul seemed to always be smiling and was a genuine, engaging, fun-loving person! He loved his family and would do anything for them! He was a great guy and a man of faith and will be missed by all who knew him.
Vincent P Osbourn
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Condolences to the Cox and Reagan families as you say goodbye to Paul. Praying for your families at this time. May Paul rest in peace. God bless.
Eric Deaver
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Paul was such a great example to everyone around him. If you didn't have a smile on your face, he'd try his best to make sure you did asap😃 Will miss him.. Prayers for the family during this time.
Larry Dodd
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
I AM SO DEVASTAYATED TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF SUCH A WONDERFUL LOVING MAN. HE WAS SO TRULY DEDICATED TO THE LORD AND HELPING OTHERS ALONG THE WAY. MUCH CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AS THE LORD HAS GOTTEN ANOTHER ANGEL TO HELP HIM CARRY OUT HIS WONDERFUL WORKS. GOD BLESS.
Georgenna Adams
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Paul and I were classmates and he was so funny. So sorry for your loss and prayers for his family.
Dennis Lasley
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
So sad to hear of Paul's passing. It had been a long time since we last spoke, back in the old Newport days. I always remember him as a kind person as well. My prayers for the family.
Dennis
Joe whalen
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Pal was a wonderful friendly guy that we knew from B.J.s. You couldn't find a nicer guy if you tried. Our sympathy to the family in its loss.
"The souls of the just are in the hand of God....He found them worthy of Himself." Wisdom, Chapter 3
Larry and Sunny Williams
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Christie and the Cox family, we are saddened at the news of Paul’s passing. Paul was always a blessing to us as well as you, Christie. No doubt we will meet again in heaven some day soon.May the LORD bless you and keep you in the days ahead and surround you with His love and protection
Norman Clifton
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
We were sorry to read about Paul this morning. He was always a happy guy. Always a good word for everyone he met. May the Lord send y’all Peace and Comfort at this time. Norman Clifton.
Elbert Baum
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Paul was a good friend and a fine Christian man. He worked hard and loved his family. He will be missed by many but his memory will be with us for years to come and keep us smiling.
Bro paul holderfield
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Christie Robert Katherine & family
Paul not only bragged on y’all he bragged on a group of men he met with at a Bible breakfast that we have been a part of for 20 years. Paul not only encouraged me but most all of those men. Paul put actions to his friendship helping us help others.
Paul Cox man he loved & proud of y’all & knew who to thank for you JESUS
Ken Bushe
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
There will never be another one like him, he was one of a kind. I remember the first time we met, it was at Friday Men’s Breakfast. I sat next to him. He treated me as if he had known me for years. When I got home afterwards I told my wife I had found a new friend. Anytime he saw me after that he would come at sit by me to chat, whether it be at BJs Cafe or Brother Paul’s Breakfast. He was upbeat, always had a twinkle in his eye, and always had a smile on his face. He could brighten your day, make you forget about your troubles. And he loved his mom. I am happy for him now. I will see him again for sure.
Ann & Doug Bumgarner
Monday, November 28, 2022
Dear Christie & Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your husband! We will be praying for God to wrap His arms around you and give you comfort and strength for the days ahead! Love & Sympathy,
Ann & Doug Bumgarner & Family
(Your former neighbors back in RR, NC)
Dianna Talley Roller
Monday, November 28, 2022
Pam, Peggy and all the family,
You have my deepest and heartfelt sympathy at this very difficult time. The relationship of siblings is a special one and you had many years with Paul, I know your hearts are broken right now. He will be missed. greatly. May you be surrounded by family and friends to help share your sadness and bring your some degree of comfort.
Sincerely,
Dianna Talley Roller
Judy Dover
Monday, November 28, 2022
What a wonderful tribute of Paul. We loved Paul and all his silliness. So much fun to be around. He will be missed but we know he is having so much fun in Heaven. RIP Paul and we will be praying for his sweet family.â¤ï¸ðŸ™ðŸ»â¤ï¸
Brenda Everitt
Monday, November 28, 2022
Christie ,Rob ,and Katherine my prayers go out to you. I know he will be missed by all .Winford was crazy about Paul and loved him like a brother. Brenda Everitt (Winford’s mother-in-law)
Bill and Ruth Orr
Monday, November 28, 2022
RIP Paul Cox. Prayers for the family .
Mr. And Mrs. Kenneth Pruisner
Monday, November 28, 2022
Ken loved Paul with his whole heart. They were best friends. I loved Paul because he was always so kind and thoughtful to Christy and his family and always so sweet to me. Ken and Paul had lots of laughs together while working on Paul‘s projects. We are so sad to know we won’t be seeing him here on this earth but know we will have a joyful celebration in heaven when we see him again. God bless you Christy and know that we are praying for you.
Jeanna and David Whitley
Monday, November 28, 2022
Paul you will be missed by so many at
BJS Market Cafe. Thank you for your
Friendship.
Jerry N Shipman
Monday, November 28, 2022
Prayers for the family. Robert will be remembered as a good & Godly man.
Gary Pugh
Monday, November 28, 2022
Paul’s grandmother lived next door to me when we were young. Knew the Cox family well. Condolences to the family. RIP
Archie and Tula Cox
Monday, November 28, 2022
Please know archie and I thinking of all.
Roberta Wallace
Monday, November 28, 2022
Paul was such a sweet and caring man who loved the Lord and his family deeply. My thoughts and prayers for comfort and peace in the days ahead for Christie, Rob and Katherine.
Damita Brown
Monday, November 28, 2022
May the light of your memories heal your sorrow and bring you peace.
May the peace of God continue to comfort the family is our prayer.
Love,
Damita, Omar, Ashton Brown & Family
Mary Lynn Fortenberry Terry
Monday, November 28, 2022
So sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. My memories of Paul are as the little brother of Peggy and Pam. Thinking of Paul’s family and especially Peggy and Pam.
Price Holmes
Monday, November 28, 2022
Prayers for comfort to the entire Cox family. Paul and I were friends and classmates in Newport and he will be missed by everyone who knew him.
Joel Broach
Monday, November 28, 2022
Paul will be missed by many! He was truly a good man. I have worked with Paul for any years and have so many memories of experiences together.
Junior Uptain
Monday, November 28, 2022
Paul was a good friend and was always happy and quick with a joke he will be sorely missed like it has been said it's not goodbye it's see ya later buddy much love to his family at this difficult time 😪â¤â¤ðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ’™
Melanie Ellis
Monday, November 28, 2022
What a wonderful man Paul was, always had a smile and joking about something, you will be missed Paul.
Gary & Deborah White
Monday, November 28, 2022
Christie & family...
It's been so nice to become more friendly with each other over recent years. From waves in the balcony to cooking breakfast to feed the homeless. Paul's energy and concern for others was always visible on his face and in his actions. Our sincere prayers are with all of you as you walk this new path of the life journey.
Gary & Deborah White (PHBC)
Eddie & Meg Wiles
Monday, November 28, 2022
Paul was a good man , always with a smile. He will surely will be missed by all. Loved to deer hunt and rabbit hunt with his kin folks. Most all loved the lord. RIP friend. Better days ahead.
Steve and Janie Smith
Monday, November 28, 2022
We are grieving for the family left behind but rejoicing with Paul in victory.