Willis Roy Cox, age 86, of Jackson, Kentucky passed away on Sunday October 18, 2026 at Hazard, ARH in Hazard, Kentucky.
Willis was born on May 25, 1940 to the late Samuel Willis Cox and Malissa Gray Cox at Tribbey, Ky. In Perry County. He was retired from Environmental Protection Services as Mine Inspector.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years Carolyn Banks Cox, Two Daughters; Patsy Dean Cox and Pamzie Jean Adams along with a host of Siblings.
He is survived by Daughter; Tina (LeRoy) Noble, Son; Gywin “Winnie” Cox, Four Grand Daughters; Kacey Cox, Kenzie Noble, Hanna Noble, Sami Noble, Four Grandsons; Willis Back (Ashlie), Ryan Cox (Kara), Shaun Back, Reece Cox, Four Great Grandchildren; Callum Back, Embry Back, Griffin Back, Kellen Cox, Two Special bonus grandchildren that held a special place in his heart and brought much joy to his life in his final years, London and Kendall Noble, Two brothers; Bruce Cox, Samuel Cox, one sister; Nancy (Kolly) New.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday October 24, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. at Watts Funeral Home Chapel in Jackson, Kentucky with Chris Fugate officiating . He will be laid to rest in Jackson Cemetery with LeRoy Noble, Winnie Cox, Willis Back, Shaun Back, Ryan Cox, and Reece Cox serving as Pallbearers. Military Rights will be observed at the cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday October 23, 2026 from 6:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M.
