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Richard Fox Obituary
Richard L. Fox, 85, of Tallmadge Road, Kent, died Friday, Dec. 5, 2003, at Akron City Hospital.
He was born Oct. 15, 1918, in Cleveland, to Fredrick G. and Clara (Foxx) Fox. He was a was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving in World War II and Korea, flying 36 missions as a navigator/bombardier. He was a buyer for Kroger Supermarkets, then a supervisor for Sparkle Markets. Dick was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Tallmadge, and en joyed fishing and sports, especially football and the Cleveland Browns.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Mary L. (Becca); sons, Dick (Mary Helen) Fox of Suffield and Dave (Karen) Fox of Cuyahoga Falls; daughter, Leslie Fox of Kent; four grandsons, two great granddaughters; brother, Fred Fox Jr. of California; sister, Helen Krauss of Florida. He was preceded in death by sister, Dorothy Bailey, and brother, Bob Fox.
There will be no calling hours. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Cre matory in Kent, with Rev. Gary Glazer officiating. Burial will be at Restland Cemetery in Kent.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Fox
CLAIRE HELDMAN
December 10, 2003
My entire family sends their thoughts and prayers for strength and support during this time.
Love Claire and Family
Fred Robinson
December 8, 2003
Dear Mrs. Fox, Leslie, Dick, Dave and Family
Very sorry learn of your Dad's passing. I have very fond memories of being at your house, joking, lifting weigts, and eating.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerly
Fred Robinson
julie koles (remboldt)
December 8, 2003
Leslie, so sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Would love to hear from you - have thought of you many times over the past years.
Neil Maly
December 7, 2003
Our prayers are with you in this difficult time. Neil and Carol Maly
Diane Appleby Romano
December 7, 2003
Dear Fox Family,
I was so saddened to hear of Mr. Fox's passing. I have more memories than I can count of times spent at your parent's home out in Brimfield. Your Mom and your Dad were like second parents to me growing up and Leslie like a sister. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Take care of each other. Love, Diane
LINDA AND JERRY WOOD
December 7, 2003
DICK,HELEN AND FAMILY:
TRULY SORRY TO LEARN OF THE DEATH OF YOUR FATHER RICHARD.OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
SINCERLY,
LINDA & JERRY WOOD
Thomas and Nancy Muehleisen
December 7, 2003
Thinking of you at this time, Dave and Karen... glad we have a future hope.
AUDREY KELLER
December 6, 2003
We will keep our recent visit with Dick dear to our hearts. We will hold the family in prayer. Our Love and sympathy. June, Brent, Audrey, Bradley and Allison Keller
The Staff of Bissler & Sons Funeral Home
December 6, 2003
Offering our deepest sympathies during this time.
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