Benjamin Wofford Cox, Jr.

We invite you to celebrate the life of Benjamin Wofford Cox, Jr., who went home to be with the Lord on February 4, 2026, due to complications from a surgery.

Born on February 7, 1955, Ben was the baby brother of three sisters and the only son of Benjamin and Betty Cox. He spent his early years in Bluefield, West Virginia, and Burlington, North Carolina. He met his beautiful bride, Connie, in 1976. After their home burned down, Ben quit his band, and together they embarked on a life-changing cross-country journey, eventually settling in Oregon. There, he re-ignited a relationship with the greatest love of his life, Jesus Christ.

The Lord led them to Boone, North Carolina, where they became part of a church community at Watauga Christian Center. It was there that Ben met some of his dearest, life-long friends. Ben became the head pastor of WCC, which later became Living Water Christian Fellowship, where he faithfully served for 25 years. After 9/11, he traveled to New York City with the Billy Graham Association to minister to those impacted by the tragedy - one of his life’s greatest honors.

Following his time at LWCF, Ben continued in pastoral care, serving as an interim preacher at various area churches. He was a key leader who brought pastors and churches together in the High Country when unity mattered most.

Ben became the owner of High Country 365, where he built a solid reputation rooted in integrity and strong relationships. At the center of his business was his genuine care for people.

Above all, Ben’s life was marked by love. He loved his family deeply. He loved Boone faithfully. He loved Jesus wholeheartedly.

He will be remembered for his big smile, deep belly laugh, and his willingness to stop and give others his time, his ear, and a meaningful conversation.

Ben was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin Wofford Cox and Betty Jennings Cox; his sister, Nell Cox Paul; and his brothers-in-law, Dennis Wooten and Larry Paul.

He is survived by his sisters, Ann Wooten and Claire Cash, as well as his numerous nieces and nephews.

Ben leaves behind his amazing wife, Connie, whom he loved selflessly and with his whole heart. He also leaves behind his six children: Heather, Nathanael, Emily, Amber, Benjamin, and Daniel. Ben was a proud and loving grandfather to Kaitlyn, Eliana and Owen; Sophia, Julia, and Isabel; Autumn and her future baby brother; Lucas, Eli, and Charlie; and Olinna and Ada.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026 at Alliance Bible Fellowship. Visitation will be from 2:00–4:00 p.m., with services to follow at 4:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ben’s name to Samaritan’s Purse.