Leo Fox son of the late Iris Marie Harrison Fox and Cecil Fox was born in Ellington, Missouri, on November 22, 1931. He departed this life at Brent B. Tinnin Manor in Ellington, on July 7, 2013, at the age of 81.
On May 18, 1962 in Ellington, Missouri, Leo was united in marriage to Vivian Allen; and to this loving union five children were born. Leo was a Veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed hunting, woodworking, fishing, and working on weed eaters and bicycles. Leo's greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren.
Leo was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Leon Fox, two sisters, Wanda Hollingsworth and Amanda Flieger.
Leo is survived by his wife Vivian Fox of Ellington, three sons, David Leo Fox and wife Diana of Centerville, Daniel Leon Fox and wife Liz of Ellington, Clayton Lee Fox of North Lake, Texas, two daughters, Cathy Lorraine Angel and husband Kenny of Ellington, Amy Louise Massie and husband Bill of Ellington, 10 grandchildren, Aaron, Jessica, Amanda, Zachary, Adam, Cody, Payton, Cheyenne, Landyn and Braxtyn, one great-grandchild, Talon, and one sister, Randa Stout of Alhambra, Illinois. Leo will be deeply missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn his passing.
Visitation: Tuesday, July 9th 6 to 8 PM
Funeral Services: Wednesday, July 10th at 11 AM at McSpadden Funeral Home
Minister: Geraldine Rains
Burial: Ellington Memorial Cemetery
Pallbearers: David Fox, Daniel Fox, Clayton Fox, Kenny Angel, Bill Massie and Aaron Fox.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri
In lieu of flowers: St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital