George Dewey Cox, age 93, died peacefully on Saturday, February 23, at Oak Summit Nursing Home in Winston-Salem. Mr. Cox was born in Grassy Creek, North Carolina, in Ashe County on December 25, 1914, to the late Haywood and Clyde Pierce Cox. Mr. Cox's father died when Dewey was only five years old. Mr. Cox was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Dickson Cox (who died in l999), as well as his sisters Blanch Cox and Mildred Sexton. He and Irene Dickson were married December 24, l940. They were sweethearts during high school. He is survived by his children, son, Bill Dickey Cox and wife, Sandra, of Clemmons and daughter Sue Cox Strong and husband, Larry of Cary, NC. His grandchildren: Natalie Hoyle of Raleigh; Allison Strong of San Francisco; Andrew Cox of High Point and Brian Cox of Clemmons. A great-granddaughter, Jordyn Hoyle also survives. All of his grandchildren affectionately called their grand-father, "Pat-Pat". Mr. Cox was born and reared on the farm in Grassy Creek. He and his mother, Clyde managed the farm after his father died at an early age. He especially enjoyed raising beef cattle and he grew burley tobacco. Dewey loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, made a profession of faith at the age of 9, and was baptized in the New River. He loved Grassy Creek Baptist Church, where he was a member for over 60 years and had many wonderful friends there. He served as superintendent of Sunday School, deacon, choir member (some-times the only male member) and several other roles in the church. Mr. Cox loved people and enjoyed visiting friends: He never met a stranger! He had a wonderful sense of humor. The family will receive friends at Boone Family Funeral Home in West Jefferson on Tuesday, February 26 from 6:00 pm til 8:00 pm. A funeral service will be held at the Grassy Creek Baptist Church Wednesday, February 27 at 11 am with burial in the church cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Grassy Creek Baptist Church, 420 Grassy Creek Road, Grassy Creek, NC 28631 The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff at the Oak Summit Nursing Center for the care and compassion given to Dewey over the 6 years.