David Owen Cox, 38, passed away Monday, May 27, 2024, in Lexington. He was born January 5, 1986, in Lexington, Ky. He was the son of Bill and Tracy Roberts Bailey, and the late David Wayne Cox. David was a 2004 graduate of Woodford County High School and was a construction carpenter. He enjoyed fishing, caring for lawns, planting flowers, and was always up for a game of poker. David loved his family and was always loyal and protective of his parents, brothers, and sisters. He was very close to Momma and Dad and all his siblings and spent quality time with each of them. He loved cooking and cooked meals for his family at least twice per week.
David loved the Lord and had been raised in the church from a very young age. He was always involved in every activity, including taking care of the children in the nursery during services. David loved that and being actively involved in the youth group for years. He was a member of Glens Creek Baptist Church.
David will be lovingly remembered by his parents Bill and Tracy Roberts Bailey, Versailles, siblings Daryl M. Bailey, Nicholasville, Kaitlyn Bailey, Nicholasville, Leah M. Bailey, Louisville, William L. (Maddie) Bailey, Versailles, grandparents, Owen L. and Pattie A. Roberts, Versailles, and niece, Jenna McKay Walker, Nicholasville.
Funeral service will be Friday, June 7, 2024, at 1 p.m. at Blackburn and Ward Funeral Home, Versailles, Ky., followed by burial at Nonesuch Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bill Bailey, Daryl Bailey, William Bailey, Chris Turner, Nate Freeman, and Joseph Walker. Honorary Pallbearers will be Owen Roberts, Bobby Lawrence, Ben Walling, Chad Eaves, Kevin Simpson, and Steve Donovan. Visitation will be Friday from 11 a.m. until the time of service. The family would like to invite all attending to come dressed casually in honor of David.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Blackburn and Ward Funeral Home to help with unexpected funeral expenses.
Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and leave messages of condolence on David’s tribute wall at www.BlackburnandWard.com.