Marion Station - Bishop Greg Cox went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018 at his home.
Born in Crisfield on May 30, 1953, he was a son of the late Charles Wesley and Connie Faye Mason Cox.
A graduate of Crisfield High School Class of 1971, Greg was a waterman, evangelist, and minister. He truly loved being on the water and prayed for his watermen family every morning over the VHF radio. At the age of 18 the Lord called him into ministry. He had a passion for spreading God's message and loved ministering to all people. He founded Tabernacle Worship Center in Westover in 1999 and was active in the East Gate Ministries. He enjoyed and was very proud of his Facebook Ministry and posted a video every morning reaching thousands of people.
He served in the U.S. Army National Guard for six years, and was a former member of the Crisfield Fire Department. In addition, he loved his family, fishing, boating, and people.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Cathy Lynn Brittingham Cox of Marion; daughter, Christie Sterling and husband Ryan of Marion; aunt, Teresa "Snookie" Piskor of Crisfield; close cousin, Becky Wharton of Crisfield; best friend and work partner, Eugene Evans of Marion; and Gabby Panzo, who he loved like a granddaughter. He is also survived by his spiritual mother, Mother Apostle Barbara Rose, and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Murphy Cox.
Memorial services at Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home were held on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018 at 12 p.m. where a visitation was one hour prior. Pastors Pamela Polk and LeBron Palmer officiated and speakers were Ryan Sterling and Eugene Evans. Urn interment followed in St. Paul's Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to help the family with final expenses may be made to Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home, 306 W Main St, Crisfield, MD 21817.
To send condolences to the family, please visit our website at www.bradshawandsonsfuneralhome.com