Harold Phox

Harold “Porkie” Phox, 73, passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2012 in Atlanta, Ga. with his loving family by his side. Harold was born in Princeton on February 19, 1939 to Pleasant and Emma Phox and was the youngest of eight siblings.

Harold was a graduate of Princeton High School and worked for many years as a film editor in New York City. After spending most of his life living in Princeton, he moved to Exmore, Va. in 1990.

Survivors include his long time companion, Tessa Brown of Exmore, Va.; four children, Keith (Sharon) Phox of Alexandria, Va., Kelli (Solomon) Copeland of Stone Mountain, Ga., Kevin (Donna) Phox of Hamilton, and Kerri Phox of Atlanta, Ga.; sister, Evelyn Willis of Ewing,; brothers, Alfred (Phyllis) Phox of Princeton, Floyd (Hester) Phox of Wichita, Kan., William (Estelle) Phox of Princeton; and sisters-in-law, Delores Phox and Jamesena Johnson of Princeton; and his former wife, Beverly (Dugger) Phox of Princeton. Harold was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Gee and Martha Barbour; and a brother, Thomas Phox. He also leaves behind six loving grandchildren, Michael, Kyle, Courtney, Collin, Gabrielle, and Connor, as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and many friends.

The Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 4, 2012 at the First Baptist Church, John Street and Paul Robeson Place, Princeton, followed by interment at Princeton Cemetery. Calling hours are from 9 to 10 a.m. at the church.

Arrangements are by the Hughes Funeral Home.