Leon

Fox

Leon Fox son of the late Cecil and Maxine (Harrison) Fox was born in Ellington, Missouri, on April 7, 1933. He departed this life September 5, 2009, having attained the age of 76 years, four months and 29 days.

He was united in marriage to Nettie Elizabeth (Barnes) Fox on June 21, 1958 and to this union two children were born. She survives and resides in Ellington, Missouri.

Leon worked on the log woods and pallet mills for several years before going to Paramount Headwear where he worked for 35 years and retired May 1997. He enjoyed hunting and spending time with his family.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Marcus (Kim) Fox of Collinsville, Illinois, a daughter, Nancy (Tim) Rongey of Farmington, Missouri. Four grandchildren, Michael, Dalton and Samantha Fox and Damien Rongey. One brother, Leo (Vivian) Fox of Ellington, Missouri, and three sisters, Wanda (Marvin) Hollingsworth of Belgrade, Missouri, Randa Stout of Alhambra, Illinois, and Amanda (Ronald) Fliger of St. Louis, Missouri. He is also survived by several nephews, nieces and many other relatives and friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Wednesday 5 P.M.

Funeral Services: Thursday, September 10, 2009 at McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri,

Minister: Geraldine Rains

Burial: Ellington Memorial Cemetery

Pallbearers: David Fox, Daniel Fox, Clayton Fox, Aaron Fox, Zach Fox and Kenny Angel.

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Ellington, Missouri