Gregory “Greg” Hollis Cox (76) of Las Vegas, NV, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023. He was born September 10, 1946, in Brooklyn, NY, to Edward and Eleanor “Ruby” (Ballard) Cox. Gregory was raised in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, by his mother and his beloved Aunt Juanita “Annette” (Ballard) Jacobs. His tight family unit also included his brother Edward Cox, Aunt Edna (Ballard) Cameron, Uncle Donald Ballard, and many cousins responsible for shaping him into the loving friend, husband, and father he became.

Gregory attended Boys and Girls High School and soon after enlisted in the military and served in the United States Army for two years. While stationed in Frankfurt, Germany, Gregory showcased his talents as a musician by performing with numerous bands in nightclubs, particularly The Cave.

He began working for Con Edison Energy Company in 1974, retired in 1992, and fulfilled his childhood dream of moving out west. Gregory continued to raise his children, travel, and spend time with family and friends. He enjoyed horseback riding, collecting and watching classic movies from his childhood, listening to the music that was the soundtrack of his life, cultivating his love for illustration, and spending time with his beloved “fur babies,” Gucci, Nia, and Smokie.

He is survived by his wife, Verley; daughters Donna Lashley, Holley (Cox) Dumont, and Tiffany (Cox) Ricereto; grandchildren Louis Frank, Jr., Nala Frank, cousin Louise (Ballard) White, son-in-law Marlon Dumont, son-in-law David Ricereto, mother-in-law Eunice Harper, sister-in-law Pansy Stephenson, brother-in-law Edward Moore, nephews Michael Moore, Edward Cox III, Jeffrey Cox and Michael Cox nieces Sharon Moore, Denise Stephenson, Camille Stephenson, Shauntelle Stephenson, and Susan Cox. He was predeceased by his parents, brother, and other family members that helped raise him.

His Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, July 30, 2023, at 1 p.m. at Serenity Funeral Home, 1140 Almond Tree Lane Ste. 306, Las Vegas, NV 89104, at 1 p.m.

In place of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Nevada Humane Society, National Coalition of Homeless Veterans, or the Musician’s Emergency Relief Fund.