Hoyt Cox

Hoyt Cox obituary, McKee, KY

Hoyt Cox

Hoyt Cox Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lakes Funeral Home on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Hoyt Cox was born February 7, 1946, in Jackson County and departed this life on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, at the age of 79. He was the son of the late Scott Cox & Myrtle (Browning) Cox.
Hoyt is survived by his wife Mary Cox of McKee and by three children, David (Amy) Cox of Annville, Sharon Cox of Richmond and Denene (Justin) Isaacs of McKee. He was also survived by two sisters, Beverly Cox of California and Johnnie Cox of Winchester. Hoyt was blessed with five grandchildren, Brenden, Hannah, Logan, Isaac & Zachary and by ten great-grandchildren.
Hoyt had been attending the Victory Tabernacle Church.
Other than his parents Hoyt was preceded in death by his sister Wynema Thompson.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 AM Monday, August 25, 2025, with Bro. Jason Elam conducting the service.
A visitation will begin at 10:30 A.M. at the Lakes Funeral Home Chapel.
Lakes Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. www.lakefuneralhomemckee.com
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