Claude I. "CC" Cox Jr., 29 of Springfield, passed away May 29, 2008.

He was born June 10, 1978 in Los Angeles, California a son of Cheryl Steptoe and Claude Cox Sr.

He was a 1997 graduate of Springfield North High School and the JVS Culinary Program. "CC" was a son, a brother, a father, a man, a friend. He was a loving father whose greatest influence and passion was his daughter, Jayda.

He leaves behind a legacy of love including his mother and stepfather; Cheryl Steptoe-Simon and Michael Simon Sr. of Fredericksburg, Virginia, brother; Michael "Tony" Steptoe of Columbus, Ohio, daughter; Jayda Marie Cox and her mother; Lisa Lovelace, special friend and extra special nephew; Isaiah J. Steptoe-Ruyf. He also leaves to cherish his memory many friends and children who loved him as an uncle.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother; Helen G. Steptoe.

A gathering of family and friends will be held Wednesday, June 4, 2008 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Trinity AME Church. Funeral services will follow in the church at 12:30 p.m. with Dr. LaCreta M. Clark, pastor of St. Paul AME Church, Urbana, Ohio, officiating. Burial will be in Rosehill Burial Park. The family will receive friends at 732 Hartford Drive.

Condolences may be sent to Mrs. Sheryl Steptoe-Simon, 72 Table Bluff Dr. Fredericksburg, Virginia 22406. Arrangements provided by the Robert C. Henry Funeral Home.