Brother Lynwood "Pa Pa" Cox was born on August 1, 1937, to the late Reverend Leroy
and Christa Bell Cox(Wall) in Rockingham, North Carolina. He was the 12th child,
youngest son, of 14 children. While working on the family farm, he was educated
in the Richmond County Schools, and graduated from Monroe Avenue High School in
Rockingham, NC in 1957. Later in that year, he moved to Rochester, NY, where he was
then employed by the University of Rochester until he was drafted in the US Army in
December 1960 and served until November 1962 as a Staff Sergeant.
Lynwood met Flossie M. Pitts and married in 1960. From their union, produced 3
daughters, Christal, Christine, and Karen. They were married for 48 years until her
death in July 2008. 
Lynwood was employed with Eastman Kodak Company from 1964 until retirement in 1988
as a Quality Control Inspector. Not quite ready to retire, Lynwood gained employment
with the Rochester City School District where he was the Parent Liaison at School
29.  In this role, he visited students homes for parental meetings, hosted
numerous parent breakfasts, luncheons, and various after school activities. He
served on numerous committees throughout the City of Rochester, NY, including the
Boys and Girls Club, YMCA, and D.A.C.T.
Lynwood accepted the Lord at an early age. As be began his adult Christian walk, he
was a founding member of Community Bible Church where he served in various
capacities, including Church Clerk, Trustee, Sunday School Teacher, Choir member,
and Usher.  He served on the Executive Board for Rochester Youth for Christ. During
this time, he earned a Associates Degree in Christian Education through Rochester
Institute of Christian Education (R.I.C.E). On his Christian walk, he began service
at Graves Memorial, formerly Graves Institutional, under Rev. Madeline Porter, Rev.
Robert Byrd, Rev. Andre Williamson, and Rev. Rita Cunningham.  He was a licensed
Local Preacher, and in this role, he preached the gospel, served as a Worship
Leader, Sunday School teacher, Steward, and Choir Member.
He further continued his education with certifications in Computer Programming
and Small Business Administration received through R.I.T and Monroe Community
College.
Lynwood and Flossie were best known for always welcoming any and everyone, of all
walks of life into their home for good food and great fellowship.
Lynwood entered into rest on Friday, February 17, 2017 at 7:35 am in his home.
Lynwood leaves to cherish and to continue his legacy: His daughters, Christal Cox
(Maurice Bailey) , Rochester, NY, Christine (Carvin) Blocker, Winchester, VA,  and
Karen Cox (Steven Ippolito) of Rochester, NY. 6 grandchildren, James(Amber) Blocker
of Capon Bridge, WV, Jason Cox (Novrelette Brown), Brenson Blocker (Harahn
Charles) Danielle, Kristin, and Brandon Blocker (Chrysley Charles), all of
Winchester, VA. 16 great grandchildren, all of Winchester, VA, one surviving sister,
Bernice Scott (Randolph Byrd) of Silver Spring, MD, sister-in-law, Anna (Rogers)
Boston of Dublin, GA, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and dear
friends.
Visitation Friday 2pm-4pm & 7pm-9pm at the funeral home 109 West Avenue. Funeral service Saturday 11am in the chapel. Interment Private.

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