James Russell Fox
James Russell Fox, 84 of Richwood, died peacefully early Tuesday morning December 14, 2021 at his home.
He was born March 31, 1937 in Union County to the late Walter Fox and Vera Edna (Collins) Pryor.
Also Greeting Jim at the Gates of Heaven along with his parents are brothers, Bob and Jack Fox and sister Joan Lane-Earhart, and dearest friends Floyd J. and John D.
Jim graduated in 1956 from Richwood High School where he played football, ran track. He worked for Ohio Edison as a lineman for 39 1/2 yrs. before retiring in 1996.
He loved to hunt and fish his whole life until he was no longer able. Jim was known for growing large gardens full of tomatoes and potatoes which he shared with family and neighbors.
For 43 years he enjoyed the company of many cherished friends he had met through Bill and Bob.
He was always a man of great kindness and great love for his family.
Surviving is his wife Susan J. (Oberdier) Fox, they were married November 7, 1992 in Essex.
Also surviving are his children: Tamara Fox of Marion, Paula Fox and James A. Fox both of Bryan, Texas
Stepchildren: Angela Fields (Chad Smith) of Marysville and Chelle Fields of Newark
13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews and his former spouse, Barbara Vance Fox of Bryan, Texas.
The family would like to thank Ohio Health Hospice, especially Suzette, Teressa, Emily, and Tiffany for the gentle and loving care they provided to Jim and family. Truly a gift from God has been received from them.
Graveside services will be held Monday December 20, 2021 at 11:00 am at the Price Cemetery. Carroll Brown will officiate.
The family is requesting social distancing and mask wearing at the cemetery
The Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood is assisting the family
Memorial gifts may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Road S.W., Lilburn, GA 30047
Remembrances and Condolences may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com.
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