GALAX -- Roy Lee Cox, 72, of Galax passed away January 4, 2015 at his home. He was born on March 31, 1942 in Grayson County to the late Fred and Imogene Vaughan Cox. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Daneard Cox. He proudly served the country in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Leonard Cox of Galax; daughter and son-in-law, Regina and Ray Collins of Greensboro, N.C.; son and daughter-in-law, Doug and Angie Cox of Galax; grandchildren, Chloe Cox and Lydia Collins; sister and brother-in-law, Reggie and Carl Dean Edwards of Ennice, N. C.; several nieces and nephews; and a special cousin, Carl Royal. The funeral service was conducted January 7 in the Vaughan-Guynn Chapel with the Rev. Brady Morrison; Jimmy Jennings and Edwin Stamper officiating. Burial followed in the McKenzie Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the McKenzie Cemetery Fund, C/O Buford Wilson, 960 Cranberry Road, Galax, VA 24333. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home of Galax.