Rickey Joe Cox of Mocksville died on Jan. 11, 2017.

He was born to Patricia and Herb Cox on Sept. 9, 1954, in Wilmington, Ohio. He was the owner and operator of Bill’s Dry Dock in Mooresville. He was the second youngest of nine children.

He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert William Cox; nephews, William Patrick Perdue and Anthony Ray Burke; and great-niece, Gabrilla Lucinda Perdue.

Survivors: parents, Patricia and William Coates; 5 brothers, Danny Cox, Micheal Cox, David Cox, Larry Jamison Cox and Richard Coates; 3 sisters, Tammy Louise Perdue, Loretta Owen, and Regenia Kendrick; a daughter, Tiffany; and a grandson.

Visitation with family and friends was Sunday, Jan. 15  at Davie Funeral Chapel. A graveside celebration of life service was conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16 at Rose Cemetery, officiated by the Rev. Darren Crotts.

Condolences: www.daviefuneralservice.com.