Dr. Robert D. Cox, III, age 71, of Anderson, entered his Heavenly home upon his death on January 10, 2013, at the Rainey Hospice House. He was surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Norfolk, VA, he was the son of the late Cpt. Robert D. Cox, Jr. and the late Kathryn Garnett Cox. For 46 years, he was the loving and devoted husband of Rebecca Merritt Cox of the residence. Dr. Cox was a graduate of Jenkintown High School, Jenkintown, PA, and of The Citadel, Class of 1963. He was a graduate of Medical University of South Carolina, Class of 1967. Dr. Cox served his internship at Chatham County Medical Center in Savannah, GA, and did further training at John B. Umstead Psychiatric Hospital, Butner, NC, and Duke University, Durham, NC. He was a medical doctor with a specialty in psychiatry. His practice took him to work at Broughton Hospital, Morganton, NC; Patrick B. Harris Psychiatric Hospital, Anderson, SC; G. Weber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital, Columbia, SC; and Affiliated Counseling and Psychotherapy in Gaffney, SC. Dr. Cox also worked with Perry Correctional in Pelzer, SC. Dr. Cox proudly served his country in the US Navy during the Viet Nam Era where he was an officer and a surgeon. Dr. and Mrs. Cox attended Boulevard Baptist Church. In addition to his wife, Rebecca, Dr. Cox is survived by 2 daughters: Merritt C. Balding and her husband, Anthony, of Rock Hill, SC, Kimberly C. Burkett and husband Michael, of Lexington, SC; 2 brothers: Mariner G. Cox and wife, Donna, of Stafford, VA, Donald H. Cox and wife, Shannon, of Tampa, FL; 1 sister, Kathryn C. West and husband, Mike, of Wise, VA; 4 grandchildren: Kathryn Elizabeth and Michael Garrett Burkett of Lexington, SC, and Rebecca Anne and Andrew Harrison Balding of Rock Hill, SC; several nieces and nephews also survive. The Memorial Service to honor and celebrate the life of Dr. Robert Cox will be held on Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at 11 AM at the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home, with Rev. Dr. Johnny McKinney officiating. The committal will follow at M. J. ³Dolly² Cooper Veteran¹s Cemetery with military honors. The family will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home on Tuesday from 9:30 AM until 10:30 AM. The family of Dr. Cox wishes to thank the doctors of AnMed Health and the nursing staff of 5 South and 7 South for their many months of dedicated care. Contributions in memory of Dr. Robert D. Cox, III may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project, 3343 Peachtree Road, NE, # M20, Atlanta, GA 30326; or The Citadel Foundation, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, SC 29409. A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com. THE McDOUGALD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Anderson, SC. Tags: 1963
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