Pastor Jimmie Lee, "Daddy", "Uncle Jimmie", "Tommie", "UNC", "Grandpa", "Pop-Pop", Cox, Sr., was born into this life in Beaufort County, North Carolina on August 13, 1948. He was born to the late Mr. and Mrs. Ira Odell and Christine Cox. He departed this life to eternal rest on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at UNC Southeastern Hospital, Lumberton, NC. Along with his parents, Jimmie was preceded in death by the "the love of his life", Deloris Govan Cox; his daughter, Dorothy Elizabeth Cox Saunders and son-in-law, David Saunders; 3 brothers, Willie Cox, Sr., Barney Cox,  and James Cox; 2 sisters, Joann and Debra Ann Cox.

Jimmie attended and graduated from high school in Beaufort County, NC. After graduation, he was drafted into the United States Army where he served in the Viet Nam War from May 7, 1968, until December 9, 1969, earning the rank of PFC, receiving a Purple Heart, National Defense Service, Viet Nam Service, and the Viet Nam Campaign Medals.

Upon his return home, he married the 'love of his life' Deloris Govan. He was employed by Red Springs Mill (Milliken Mills) until he was employed by JP Stevens in Laurinburg, NC, and employment with Blumenthal Mills in Marion, SC from wince he retired.

During this time, he accepted Christ and began serving the Lord and his church faithfully under the tutelage of Elder E. C. Cannon. He served with his all and received the honor of becoming a deacon in the church. He served faithfully alongside his wife, who was a missionary in the church until accepting the call to become a Pastor of his own church with his wife, Deloris. Faith In God Ministries was birth in Red Springs, NC where he continued to serve until his passing.

He leaves to cherish his memories: one daughter; Jeanette (Victor) Cox of Raleigh, NC and one son, Jimmie Lee (Aileen) Cox, Jr., of Wilson, NC. Eight sisters; Marie Cox of Gaston, NC; Annette Grant of Hampstead Long Island, NY; Mary Glaspie of Washington, NC; Vernon (Melvin) Smith of Washington, NC; Barbara Randolph of Greenville, NC; Marie Campbell and Sally (James) Purcell both of Red Springs, NC; and Susie (Johnny) McLean of Fayetteville, NC. One surviving brother, Joseph (Clara) Govan of Aberdeen, NC. Four grandsons; David Jr., Tsion, Hezekiah ("Heze"), and Israel ("Izzy"). Nine granddaughters; Brooke; Jorden; Raine (Jacob) and Trinity (Jeremiah); Eleanor and Mahogony; Evangeline; Shariah and Novah. Two great grandchildren; Ashton ("AJ") and Arabella ("Bella"). Uncle Jimmie or UNC has a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends who formed relationships with him that went beyond just his being an uncle. He became a mentor, stand-in dad, friend and 'brother in arms' to some. He will be truly missed by all who loved him and formed lifelong friendships with him.