Pastor Donnie Lee Cox, age 72, Brewton, Alabama, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025, in a Milton, Florida hospital after a brief illness. He was a native of Albertville, Alabama, a former resident of Huntsville, Alabama, and had made his home in Brewton for many years. Pastor Cox was a graduate of Douglas High School and served as Chaplain and Head of Maintenance at D.W. McMillan Hospital. He faithfully pastored Grace Baptist Church for 12 years, where he shared his love for the Lord and ministered to his community with dedication and compassion.
He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Vickie Heard Cox of Brewton; his son, John and wife Sylvia Cox of Flomaton; and his daughter, Devan Cox of Brewton. He also leaves behind his sisters, Jackie Bolding and Johnnie Lou Bolden, both of Nixon Chapel, Alabama; and his grandchildren, Levi Cox and Parker Cox. His faithful little dog, Hope, was a constant companion by his side.
Pastor Cox was preceded in death by his parents, Johnnie Levi and Mildred Chandler Cox, as well as his daughter, Leigha Cox.
Visitation will be held Friday, September 12, 2025, from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Adams Brown Service Funeral Home. Interment will follow at 11:00 am on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Nixon Chapel Cemetery in Albertville, Alabama.
Adams Brown Service Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
