Billy Fox Obituary
Knoxville - Bill Gene Fox, of Knoxville, TN, passed away at the age of 88, on
August 9, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wade and Beulah Fox, brothers, Wade, Jack, and Don Fox; sister, Bobbie Zachary; his son, Michael Fox Sr. and granddaughter, Sarah Isaacs-Pierce. Bill is survived by wife, Janice Fox; son and daughter-in-law, Dwaine and Carrie Fox; daughters and son-in-laws, Jacki and Ron Isaacs and Sheri and Nathan Reagan; eight grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Bill retired from Knox County Schools and also called square dancing for fifty-one years. He was a member of Shepherd of the Hills Baptist Church and was loved by everyone who knew him.
The family will welcome friends at Shepherd of the Hills Baptist Church, on Thursday, August, 15, 2019, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with the service to follow. There will be a Celebration of Life immediately following the service. A graveside service with military honors will be held at East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, 2200 East Governor John Sevier Highway, in Knoxville, on Friday, August 16, 2019, at 11:30a.m.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in Bill's memory to Shepherd of the Hills Baptist Church, 400 Beaver Creek Drive, Knoxville, TN, 37918. Arrangements by Cremation Options, Inc. (865)6WE-CARE (693-2273) www.cremationoptionsinc.com.
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Brent Scalf
January 8, 2020
Thanks for being a good bus driver, Bill Fox. You are always a good man. Thanks for picking me up when you came to my home to take e me to school. I love you bill Fox
Tammy Berry
August 14, 2019
I square danced under Bill when the Volunteer Travelers was a singles dance group. I enjoyed his calling for nearly 40 years, and I'll never forget his sweet voice and gentle ways. I'm sure there's going to be some great dancing in Heaven now that Bill is there. My heart goes out to Janice and the rest of Bill's family.
- Tammy Berry
Sammie (Sam) McClellan
August 13, 2019
I had the pleasure of working with Bill at KCS. It was an honor knowing him! My prayers go out for Janice & the entire family.
Connie Ooten-Hopkins
August 12, 2019
Even though it has been a long time since I square danced, I always enjoyed dancing to Bill's calling. He was a nice guy. My condolences to Janice and his family.
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Linda Loveday
August 12, 2019
Bill was a wonderful man who changed people's lifes through square dancing. He had the patience of a saint. We will miss him and his precious smile and his calls. We are praying for Janice and their family for God to comfort them.
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