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John “Zeb” Zebulon Cox, age 63, of Cameron, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, with his family by his side.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at Cox Memorial Funeral Home in Vass at 3:00PM with his son, Shane Dees officiating. A time of visitation will be held immediately following the service and at other times at 516 Camp Easter Road, Lakeview, NC.
Zeb was born in Moore County, NC on February 16, 1963, to the late Thomas Lee Cox and Patricia Medlin Kennedy.
He is survived by his wife, Vicky Horne Cox; sons, Chris Woodell of Rockingham, Brad Cox (Nicole) of Aberdeen, Shane Dees (Krista) of Vass and Cody Dees of Lakeview; stepmom, Linda Cox; sister, Wanda Gonzalez of Cameron; brother, Adam Hutchens (Carrie); grandchildren, Caleb Cox, Cameron Cole Lucas, Ryan Dees and Sophia Dees.
Zeb proudly served his country in the US Navy and had a great love for his country. He also loved NASCAR and music, but most of all he loved his family. He will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.
Condolences may be sent to www.coxmemorialfuneralhome.com.
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