Martin Luther Cox

Martin Luther Cox (Marty), 69 of Stephen City, Virginia, passed away peacefully at Winchester Medical Center with his family by his side on March 17, 2024.

Born March 18, 1954 in Cumberland, Maryland, Marty was the son of the late Luther C Cox and Fleada Stimely Cox. Marty was a graduate of Fort Hill High School, class of 1972. He also attended Catonsville Community College. Marty retired from Rubbermaid Inc in Winchester, Virginia.

Marty is survived by his sisters, Cindi Lu Cox Bolyard and Lauri Cox Conner. He is also survived by his three nieces Amanda L Phillips, Sadie Bolyard O'Connor and her husband Jarrod O'Connor, and Abbey Cox Lane and her husband David Lane and two nephews Ken Connor and his wife Jocelyn Connor and Benjamin Bolyard and his wife Kaitlin Bolyard. Marty had nine great nieces and nephews. He is also survived by Heather Leach and Aimee Leach

Marty was called Uncle Monkey by some of his nieces and nephews and Mr. Peaches by anyone who was lucky enough to receive peaches from Marty, which he delivered to loved ones in Cumberland, Winchester and the Baltimore area yearly. He was known as Mr. Safety by all those who camped and floated with him over the years. Marty was a great lover of music and had vast knowledge of bands' songs and composers. He attended many live concerts throughout the years. Marty also loved cars, reading magazines about cars and even attended many car shows in his lifetime. He was an avid reader and was very well read.

At Marty's request, his body was cremated. There will be a celebration of life on April 13, 2024 from 1 to 5pm at his sister Cindi's house. Please contact Cindi or Lauri if you'd like to attend.

In lieu of flowers to honor Marty's memory, please contribute to any literacy program or to your local homeless shelter.