Fedel Roderick Cox, Sr., 55, of Chattanooga, TN transitioned to his eternal life on Monday, October 24, 2022. He was born July 07, 1967, to Willie R Cox, Sr. and Catherine Pope. He was a graduate of Howard High School Class of 1985. Fedel was employed by Bea’s Restaurant and Pilgrim’s Pride for several years. Fedel was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend to many, he loved his family very much.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years Tonya Yvette Cox; grandson, Tyi’Vyon Sanders Cox; mother, Catherine Pope; aunt, Dwartha Carter; cousins, Mark Calhoun and Frederick Carter; grandparents, Alex and Lizzie Carter, Roy and Eunice Cox.
Fedel leaves to cherish his memories with his son, Fedel Jr. (Jasmine) Cox; daughter, Quintoria Taylor; grandchildren, QuinT’una, Tori’Yunna, Mileah, Jazzlyn, Fedel III, Milton, Kyrie; mother of grandsons, Beverly Lockett; father, Willie R. (Ginlda Vennell) Cox Sr.; sisters, Valerie (Kenneth) Wilkins and Ebony Cox; brothers, Stanley (Leatri) Cox and Willie (Felicia) Cox, Jr.; aunts, Edna Griffin, Mary Calhoun, Deborah Ann Cox, Linda Cox and Betty Jean Cox; uncles, Johnny Carter, Mayron Cox, David Cox and Eddie Cox; father- and mother-in-law, Quintus Thomas and Patricia Tolliver; sisters-in-law, Quintina Alexander, Tamara Borngne, Elena Hughlett and Tameshia Bradford; (5) nieces, (3) nephews; special nephew, Wayne Allen Jr.; long-life friend, Courtland Stamper; a host of other relatives and friends.
Public viewing will be held from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM, Friday, November 4, 2022, followed by a 3:00 PM funeral service at John P, Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds avenue, 423-622-9995.