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Phillip J. "Phil" Fox Battle Creek Phillip J. "Phil" Fox, age 43, of Battle Creek, MI, died unexpectedly Sunday morning, January 27, 2013 at his residence. Phil, the son of Bill L. and Jacqueline Y. (May) Fox, Sr., was born on February 21, 1969 in Battle Creek and was lifetime resident. He attended Harper Creek H.S. and graduated from Creek Lakeview H.S. in 1989. Phil was a Sub Leader at Denso Manufacturing of Battle Creek for the past 13 years. He enjoyed his coffee and donuts at any time of the day; he has been active since he was 14 years old with bowling and in recent years, he was with a bowling league called YABBA-Youth Bowling League; he enjoyed camping; but most of all, he enjoyed being with family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all! Surviving are his two children, Kathlynn N. "Katie" Fox and Seth A Fox, both of Battle Creek; his parents, Bill (Violet) Fox, Sr. and Jacqueline Fox, both of Battle Creek; his sister, Jackie M. (Clarence) Noel of Battle Creek; his brother, Paul R. (Katherine) Fox of Battle Creek; 3 step-sisters, Lisa (David) Adams of Lexington, KY, Amy (Craig) Emens of Lansing, MI and Elizabeth Cooper of Battle Creek; 8 step-brothers, Michael Cooper and Jeffery (Christen) Cooper, both of UT, Andrew (Arlene) Cooper, William (Robin) Cooper and Donald (Robin) Cooper, all of Lexington, KY, James (Karen) Cooper of Paris, KY, John Cooper of TN and Joseph (Sandra) Cooper of Battle Creek; his two-special ex-wives, Misty M. Fox of Battle Creek and Paulette E. Puschel of Spring Arbor, MI and special members of the Puschel Family, Paul and Jeanette Puschel of Kalamazoo, MI and sisters-in-law, Tera Kiersey and Courtney Weal. Phil was preceded in death by his brother, Bill L. Fox, Jr. on September 26, 2009 and a step-sister, Sarah Cooper. At the request of Phil's family, friends will be received on Friday, February 1st from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home, Battle Creek. The Funeral Service to celebrate Phil's life will be held on Saturday, February 2nd at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Robert G. Muirhead, officiating. Final interment will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery, Battle Creek. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Phil's honor may be made to his Children's Educational Trust Fund, in care of Kellogg Community Federal Credit Union, 41 2nd Street, Battle Creek, MI 49014. Personal messages for the family and/or favorite memories of Phil may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com Phil's Favorite Quote: "STAY STRONG, NEVER GIVE UP"
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No matter what my day was like...if I ran into phil he seemed to know what to say..
Almost as if GOD himself were talking thru him to me....amazing...I'll always remember you phil...
Michael Daugherty
Friend
January 25, 2019
For Misty n those beautiful babys you twi had. Rest in peace Phill.
Lisa Wood
February 9, 2013
I first meet Phil through My long time friend Misty back when there babys where born. I then worked fir him at denso a year ago and got to know him all over again. He was a kind spirit who loved his children n both his ex wifes freatly and thats very rare. He also was great to work for he would defend us and stand up for us but we better not lie OR get him in trouble cuz then we had to face the PHILL lol he will be greatly missed. You are all in my prayers
Lisa Wood
February 9, 2013
Phill was a good man and will be missed.
Thomas Seitler
February 3, 2013
Worked with phil he was a hard worker and a good guy if u needed a hand all u had to do was ask my thoughts are with your family rip
chris Inman
February 3, 2013
May God Bless your familly..I just seen him over the summer for the first time since 8th grade...hadnt changed a bit....smile and all. XXXOOO
Shannon Mills
February 2, 2013
Miss you my friend. Thank you for all you taught me and shared with me. I always enjoyed hearing about your kids and will miss that. Rest in peace Phillip.
David Davis
February 2, 2013
Phil, I just want to say thank you. You have always been such a wonderful friend. Always kind, caring, funny, and let's not forget, sarcastic... I looked at you like a big brother and I always will. I am going to miss your smiles and your insanely funny jokes, and talking with you. I know that you're still around and that we won't be without you. I love you man!!! Until we meet again... <3
Kim Carter
February 1, 2013
Phill, was a great guy, I will miss seeing him at work. I saw him every day, I looked forward to seeing him. Always nice.
Gary Duff
February 1, 2013
Dear Katie and Seth,
Sorry to read about your dad. Its sad to see this, because nothing or no one on earth can replace your father. Except your Heavenly Father, so draw close to him & he will draw close to you (James 4:8).
Corey
February 1, 2013
Phil was a wonderful person and will be dearly missed but never forgotten.
Deborah Struble-Stamm
February 1, 2013
Bill, I was so sorry to see that your son had passed. Ralph and I send our love and expess our sympathy to you and the family.
Mary Kay Gomora
February 1, 2013
Misty, Paulette, Katy and Seth,
Phil had a wonderful sense of humor and a smile that will be greatly missed. I am so sorry for your loss.
Trish Keck-Mauviel
February 1, 2013
Wow My Friend Can't believe your going. You were a great person to work with am going to miss the Tool sale that you also seem to have when i was gone. To the family know that your dad is watching over you and you are in my toughts and prayers. May God be with you All in this time of Need .
Micheal Fleming
February 1, 2013
It's been a very long time since we worked together at Suncoast, but I'm glad we ran into each other a few years back. You were always a great guy to be around and always a gentleman. So sorry to read this just now. Rest in peace, buddy.
Tony Hubbard
January 31, 2013
You were a friend in my childhood. When we started talking in facebook you always made me laugh, Thank You for always being you! Rest well Philip!
January 31, 2013
Phil. You were a nice friend and I thank the Lord that I knew you... you were a guest here and he called you home ... trust and love GOD always
michael daugherty
January 31, 2013
Phil you will be missed and forever be in my heart... I love you!!!
Dawn Geairn
January 31, 2013
He was a very special man and will be missed and remembered by many.
Andrea Green
January 31, 2013
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
January 31, 2013
Wow.. I can't even believe that your gone :( Seth misses you soo much :'( all I'm asking is to please watch over him and Katelynn. I've heard/knew you were a good man. Rest In Peace Phil
Crystal Stout
January 31, 2013
Even after divorce, you still remained part of our family! I truly enjoyed our talk on our long, slow drive to Greenfield Village school trip with Seth and Kenzie (you know you were like Grandpa Danny when it came to driving) :-)
Stephanie Conners
January 31, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Dan Simmons
January 31, 2013
susan miller friends of family
January 31, 2013
I still can't accept your gone BFF please give me the strength to get through this love you -Buttercup
Charity Steiner
January 31, 2013
A time like this leaves one without the right words to comfort those who are in the depths of pain that those who loved Phil are at this time. I believe that only our prayers to God can reach those depths of your hearts that need reached! Katie, Seth, Misty and Paulette my heart and prayers are with you all. Phil will be thought of often as time passes in my own life that I know for sure. May God comfort all those hearts which Philip J Fox touched!!!
Daniel Hulce
January 31, 2013
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