Christopher "Chris" Fox, 52, of Slaughters, KY passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023, at his home.

He was born on June 16, 1970, in Poteau, OK, to Lydia Neal McLaughlin and the late William E. Fox. He was a heavy equipment operator for Riverview Coal. He loved fishing, playing pool, and working in his yard. He always enjoyed traveling, especially to Nashville and the mountains. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren. Chris was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include his wife, Leslie Dorey Fox of Slaughters; mother, Lydia (Thomas) McLaughlin of Corydon, KY; son, Hayden (Miranda) Fox of Henderson; daughter, Hannah Fox of Owensboro, KY; stepson, Hunter Winstead; stepdaughter, Malorie (Andrew) Montgomery; brother, Ernie (Melissa) Fox of Clay, KY; stepbrothers, Tommy, Ricky, Timmy, Steven, Randy, and Robert; stepsister, Linda, Brenda, and Rhonda; granddaughter, Evelynn Fox; step granddaughter, Sophia Montgomery; step grandson, Sabastian Montgomery; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home with Pastor Shaw Hensen officiating. Burial to follow at Corydon Lions Cemetery in Corydon, KY.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers are Ernie Fox, Hayden Fox, Steve McLaughlin, Robert McLaughlin, Andrew Montgomery, and Jimmy McGraw.