Bishop Jimmy Edward Foxx

The passing of Bishop Jimmy Edward Foxx, age 82, on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Hock Family Pavilion, is being announced by his loving and devoted wife, Deloris W. Foxx. From humble beginnings, Bishop Edward Foxx was born in Chatham County, Siler City, North Carolina. Born May 10, 1941, to the late parents Willie Lee Foxx and Ossie Emmaline DeGraffenreidt, he was destined to become someone who would make an indelible mark in his profession; a mark that will be remembered as great. In 1959, Bishop Foxx became a graduate of Chatham High School, located in Silver City, North Carolina. At a Church of God of Prophecy Tent Revival, in 1956, Bishop Foxx met the love of his life Deloris Elizabeth Walker of Liberty, North Carolina. On February 27, 1960, the two were united in holy matrimony. Mrs. Foxx is the daughter of the late Beau Walker and Velma Fox Walker. To this union, four children were born: Angela, Edward, Michael and Korey. When Bishop Foxx accepted a call to the ministry, at an early age of eighteen years old, his love for God became evident. His ministerial efforts afforded him opportunities to meet and share his ministry to persons from all walks of life. Bishop Foxx’s pastoral affiliations are inclusive of the following cities for over 50 years: Olivia, N.C. (1 year), Kannapolis, N.C. (6 years), Concord, N.C. (3 mos.), Durham, N.C. (6 years), Wilmington, N.C. (6 years), Wake Forest, N.C. (5 years), Asheboro, N.C. (10 years) and Sanford, N.C. (16 years). There are additional attributes noted for Bishop Foxx. His favorite sermon was entitled “Two Dates And A Dash”. It was a sermon that he routinely preached at funerals. Addiontially, although preaching was his favorite thing to do, he also enjoyed raising and riding horses, cars, meeting people, quartet music (The Knightingales), Gospel Keynotes, Canton Spirituals, and was well known for always making people laugh with his jokes. Bishop Foxx is preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Ossie Foxx, Reaford Foxx (brother) and Pearlie Foxx Matthews (sister). He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Deloris Walker Foxx, four children, Angela R. Foxx (Raleigh), Edward D. Foxx (Durham), Michael L. Foxx (Belinda) (Raleigh), Korey J. Foxx (Durham), one sister, Marguerite Foxx Headen (Indianapolis, Indiana), eight grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and a host of extended family members. Bishop Jimmy Edward Foxx’s life and leadership have impacted generations and shall forever be missed. Public viewing for Bishop Foxx will take place on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., at Scarborough & Hargett Celebration of Life Center, Inc., 309 N Queen Street, Durham, North Carolina 27701. The Homegoing Service to celebrate the life and legacy of Bishop Jimmy Edward Foxx is scheduled for Thursday, October 5, 2023, at the Church of God of Prophecy, 1200 S State Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27610, with the family visitation at 10:00 a.m., and the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. The Celebration of Life Service will be streamed live via: -the State Street Community Church YouTube channel and Facebook page Bishop Jimmy Edward Foxx will be laid to rest in Beechwood Cemetery, Durham, North Carolina. Please keep this family in your thoughts and prayers. Through memories, the ones we love live in our hearts forever.

Bishop Jimmy Edward Foxx

May 10, 1941 - September 27, 2023