My brother Bobby

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Johnny Cox
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My brother Bobby

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My brother Robert C."Bobby" Cox Jr. passed peacefully this morning. Bobby was 78. He worked at the Sho-Bud factory for a time in the early 70s. Please keep our family in your thoughts and prayers.
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sorry to hear this Johnny

RIP Robert. Peace and prayers to your family.
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So sorry Johnny... Praying for you and your family
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So sorry for your loss Johnny.
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Post by Doug Taylor »

So sorry, prayers for you and your family
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Prayers for your loss.
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Post by Larry Dering »

Johnny, my sincere sympathy and prayers for you and your family. RIP Bobby.
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Post by Chris Templeton »

Sorry to hear that, Johnny.
I wish you well during this mourning period.
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My sincere condolences Johnny…Carl
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Post by Ben Lawson »

I'm very sorry to learn of your brothers passing. May he Rest in Gods' Peace.
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Post by Jim Cooley »

I am sorry to hear of your brother's passing, Johnny. Your family is in my prayers.
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Praying for your family during this most difficult time Johnny.
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Post by Dave Mudgett »

My deepest condolences, Johnny.
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Post by Fred Martin »

Very sorry !
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Post by Roy Carroll »

Sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and the Family.
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Post by Al Evans »

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. May he rest in peace.

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My sympathies to you and your family now and always...
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Praying for you and your family.
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My condolences to you and your family, Johnny.
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Post by Herb Steiner »

So sad to read this. :( Hang tough my brother.
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Post by Terry Wood »

Sorry to hear this Johnny! Prayers for You and Family and Friends!
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My condolences to you and your family.
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Post by Jamie Howze »

My sympathy for you and your family over the loss of your brother.
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Post by Jim Fogle »

I'm sorry for your loss.
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Johnny, I’m praying for you and your family at this difficult time.
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