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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Roy Eugene
Fox
May 7, 1933 — Jul 23, 2011
Obituary
Roy Eugene Fox Sr. son of the late Norma Gertrude Cozine Fox and Virgil Roe Fox was born at Redford, Missouri, on May 7, 1933. He departed this life at his farm in Ellington, on July 23, 2011, having attained the age of 78 years, two months and 16 days.
On September 21, 1952 in Friendship, Missouri, Roy was united in marriage to Wilma Joyce McNelly and to this union four sons were born. She preceded Roy in death on May 29, 1996. Roy was a veteran of the United States Army. He was baptized at the Redford Nazarene Church. Roy enjoyed taking care of his livestock, going to stock sales, rodeo's, gambling, visiting with friends and spending time with grandchildren.
Roy was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one son, Ronald Edward Fox, three brothers, Billy, Robert and Charles Fox.
Roy is survived by Ursula Conway his companion of 14 years, three sons and a daughter-in-law, Roy E. Fox Jr. and wife Margie of Fairdealing, Bruce Fox and wife Jennifer of Oran, James Matthew Fox and companion Terri Powell of Hazelwood, Paula Fox of Columbia, 18 grandchildren, Jennifer, Rebecca, Kate, Connor, Gillian, Jeremiah, Adam, Vince, Sarah, Jessica, Christina, Jonathan, Megahan, Alexis, Benjamin, Gabriel, Natalie and Emily, three great-grandchildren, Mic, Charley and Will, three brothers, Tom Fox and wife Nancy of O'Fallon, Leo Fox and wife Lorene of Lesterville, Jim Fox of Ste. Genevieve, three sisters, Wanda Lee of Lesterville, Dorothy Botkin and husband Bud of Lesterville, Susie Norris and husband Jim of Crestwood. Roy will be deeply missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn his passing.
Visitation: Wednesday, July 27th 4 to 8 P.M.
Funeral Services: Thurs. July 28th at 11 A.M.
McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, MO
Minister: Jim Stewart
Burial: Ellington Memorial Cemetery
Pallbearers: Connor Fox, Jonathan Fox, Charlie Fox, Mike Fox, Vince Fox, and Adam Fox
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, MO
In lieu of flowers: Wounded Warrior Project P.O. Box 758517 Topeka, KS 66675-8517
On September 21, 1952 in Friendship, Missouri, Roy was united in marriage to Wilma Joyce McNelly and to this union four sons were born. She preceded Roy in death on May 29, 1996. Roy was a veteran of the United States Army. He was baptized at the Redford Nazarene Church. Roy enjoyed taking care of his livestock, going to stock sales, rodeo's, gambling, visiting with friends and spending time with grandchildren.
Roy was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one son, Ronald Edward Fox, three brothers, Billy, Robert and Charles Fox.
Roy is survived by Ursula Conway his companion of 14 years, three sons and a daughter-in-law, Roy E. Fox Jr. and wife Margie of Fairdealing, Bruce Fox and wife Jennifer of Oran, James Matthew Fox and companion Terri Powell of Hazelwood, Paula Fox of Columbia, 18 grandchildren, Jennifer, Rebecca, Kate, Connor, Gillian, Jeremiah, Adam, Vince, Sarah, Jessica, Christina, Jonathan, Megahan, Alexis, Benjamin, Gabriel, Natalie and Emily, three great-grandchildren, Mic, Charley and Will, three brothers, Tom Fox and wife Nancy of O'Fallon, Leo Fox and wife Lorene of Lesterville, Jim Fox of Ste. Genevieve, three sisters, Wanda Lee of Lesterville, Dorothy Botkin and husband Bud of Lesterville, Susie Norris and husband Jim of Crestwood. Roy will be deeply missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn his passing.
Visitation: Wednesday, July 27th 4 to 8 P.M.
Funeral Services: Thurs. July 28th at 11 A.M.
McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, MO
Minister: Jim Stewart
Burial: Ellington Memorial Cemetery
Pallbearers: Connor Fox, Jonathan Fox, Charlie Fox, Mike Fox, Vince Fox, and Adam Fox
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, MO
In lieu of flowers: Wounded Warrior Project P.O. Box 758517 Topeka, KS 66675-8517
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