COX, Dale E., 38, of Tampa entered into rest December 14, 2010. Raised in Elyria, Ohio Dale moved to the Tampa Bay area in 1998. A former resident of St. Pete, he worked for Gentiva Home Healthcare as an IT Specialist. Dale was a member of Tampa Bay Bears Brotherhood; he loved swimming and spending time with his family, friends, and beloved doggie Braxton. He was preceded in death by his father, Eddie Cox; and his four grandparents, Archie and Nellie Cox, Gifford Savage and Sarah Brink. Survivors include his mother, Connie Barth; siblings, Wade Cox and Julia Hennison both of Ohio; roommates, Mario Conte, Matthew Goodband; and aunts, uncles, nephews, cousins, and many friends. A memorial service will be held 8 p.m. Friday, December 17, 2010 at Gonzalez Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Friday from 7 until service time at the funeral home.