Calvin ?Sam? Cox, 79, of 460 Bates Crossing Road, died Thursday, June 23, 2005. Born in Greenville County, he was a son of the late Henry and Lena Bates Cox. Surviving are sisters, Rosalee C. James and Gladys C. Barton, both of Travelers Rest, and Betty C. Motley of Columbia; a niece, Jonie J. Price of Greer; and two nephews, Roger D. James of Greenville and Robert E. James of Knoxville, TN. He was predeceased by brothers, Bates and Marvin Cox. The family will receive friends from 3:00 ? 4:00 pm Saturday at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Northwest. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 pm Sunday at Cleveland First Baptist Church. The family is at the home of sister, Gladys Barton, 468 Bates Crossing Road.