Jimmy Ray Cox

Obituary: Mr. Jimmy Ray Cox, 80, of Concord passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2015. He was born January 28, 1935 in Cabarrus County to the late Clarence and Margie Whitley Cox. He was a 1955 graduate of Winecoff High School. He was retired from NASCAR and was employed with Hendrix Motorsports. He served with the U.S. Navy. He was an avid classic car enthusiast and attended many car shows. He was a member of Eastside Baptist Church. Mr. Cox is survived by his wife of 39 years; Earlene Martin Cox, two sons; Clint Cox, David Cox (Carrie) all of Kannapolis, one daughter; Rae Ann Stirewalt ( Mike )of Concord, five grandchildren; Amber Burris, Andrew Cox, Laura Stirewalt, Jon Stirewalt, Garrett Cox, one brother; Boyd Cox ( "Vallie") of Ocala, Florida; numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Friday, May 15, 2015 at Whitley's Funeral Home from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 16, 2015 at Whitley's Funeral Home Annex Chapel with the Rev. Bill Perkins and Rev. Rex Burleson officiating. Inurnment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park, Kannapolis, N.C. Memorials may be made to the Nazareth Children's Home, 725 Cresent Road, Rockwell, N.C. 28138. Online condolences may be left at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com.
Visitation: 6:00 to 8:00 PM Friday May 15, 2015 Whitley's Funeral Home

Service: 2:00 PM Saturday May 16, 2015 Whitley's Funeral Home Annex Chapel

Interment: Carolina Memorial Park