Obituary - Gary Stuard Cox

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GATE CITY, VA - Gary Stuard Cox 71, of Gate City went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at his residence.

He was born in Kingsport, TN to the late Albert S. and Della Beth Cox. Gary was a 1965 graduate of Dobyns Bennett High School before joining the United States Marine Corps in 1966. He served two tours in Vietnam, and in the Gulf War before retiring as a Staff Sergeant  from the Virginia Army National Guard. Gary was a retired Master Trooper from the Virginia State Police after 34 years.

Survivors include his loving wife of over 34 years, Brenda McDavid Cox; daughter, Nadalyn Williams and husband Jimmy; three grandchildren, Ethan, Sarah, and Jase; along with several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Scott County Funeral Home from 5pm to 7pm. A funeral service will follow with Rev. Wayne Hedrick officiating.

A military graveside service will be conducted at 2pm on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at Holston View Cemetery with the honors conducted by the American Legion Hammond Post#3/265 and the Virginia National Guard. The Virginia State Police Honor Guard will serve as pallbearers. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the funeral home by 1:15 pm to go in procession.

Carter-Trent/Scott County Funeral Home is serving the Cox family.