Charles Phillip Fox, 65, of Totz, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Center in Hazard with his family by his side. He was born August 5, 1959 in Pennington Gap, Virginia to the late Charles H. and Louanna Cunningham Fox. Phillip was a retired coal miner and believed in the Baptist faith. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, working outside, and spending time with his family and his fur baby, Corky.  He devoted his life to taking care of his girls.

Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Homer Stephen Fox, a sister-in-law, Sherry Lynn Fox; a brother-in-law, Michael Eugene Lay; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Eugene and Anna Stewart Lay.

Phillip is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Cathy Lay Fox, Totz; two daughters, Misty Fox and Melody Lewis, both of Baxter; a brother, Rick Fox and wife, Annie, of Harlan; two grandchildren whom he absolutely adored, Autumn and Cayden Lewis; his precious dog, Pebbles; his granddogs, Toby, Milo and Teddy; and a host of nieces, nephews and dear friends.

A memorial service is planned at Camp Blanton on Friday, September 13, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.  Some of Phillip's best memories were his time in Boy Scouts and time spent at Camp Blanton.

The family wants to give a special thank you to the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Center for their kindness. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Center at Hazard, KY.

Loyall Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Charles Phillip Fox.