01/21/2025
My heart, along with so many others, is heavy today. Bishop Cox was a dear friend and remarkable soul who passed away at 103...just a week shy of his 104th birthday. Bishop and my relationship developed when he was a spry 90-year-old.
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Every Thursday, we would walk a mile along the Riverside trail, sharing stories and reminiscing about life. We walked arm and arm, and my steps would have to be in unison with his; if I wasn’t, he would stop and make me start again with my right foot. Most of the time, our walks would take two hours, not because he was slow but because so many people knew him and stopped to say hello. They all shared stories of when they met him; some knew him because he baptized them, were married by him, prayed, or traveled with him. At 96, we traded in our walks for coffee at Starbucks, which eventually led right into lunch at Wild Fork, Polo Grill, or Summit Club. His mind was sharp as a tack, and we talked for hours. I learned of his first “love” at the age of 7, his first heartbreak with the passing of his horse, and his passion for poetry...which he would recite to me every week. Often, he would bring his iPad so we could listen to Andrea Bocelli.
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Bishop always liked to pick me up before our walks or lunch dates, but getting in the car with him was terrifying as he liked to speed! Needless to say, we were always on time or early to our destination. Over the years, Bishop became family, spending holidays and celebrations together. He blessed my house and even baptized my dogs and bunnies.
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Bishop wasn’t just a friend but a pillar of wisdom, grace, and faith. As one of the oldest living Episcopalian Bishops in the world, his life was a testament to unwavering dedication, humility, and love for others.
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Through his 103 years, Bishop touched countless lives with his kindness, inspired us with his strength, and reminded us of the beauty in living a life of service. His legacy will forever echo in the hearts of those who knew him.
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Rest in peace, dear friend. You’ve left this world, but your light will continue to shine brightly in our memories and the faith you gave to communities you guided so lovingly.
