James Richard Fox

James Richard Fox obituary, Austin, IN

James Richard Fox

James Fox Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Buchanan Funeral Home - Austin on Dec. 12, 2024.

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James Richard Fox, passed away on December 9, 2024, at the age of 62, following a car accident in Salem, Indiana. Born on October 9, 1962, in Breathitt County, Kentucky.
James is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 40 years, Joy Fox, their children, Richard Lee (Andrea) Fox of Lexington, Indiana, and Brittany Nichole (John Hurt) Fox, also of Lexington, Indiana, four grandchildren, Destiny, Danny, Taylor, and Madisyn Fox, and he was blessed to meet his great-granddaughter, Everly, who brought him immense happiness.He was preceded in death by his mother, Emma Golden Fox, and his brothers, Carl, Everett, and Freddie Fox.
James dedicated 37 years of his life to GKN Sinter Metals in Salem, where he considered his co-workers family. An avid University of Kentucky fan, he was also a passionate fan of fishing, WWE Wrestling, and UFC, hobbies that he enjoyed sharing with his friends and family. Above all, James's greatest joy was his family, especially his grandchildren.
Funeral Service: 1:00 pm Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Buchanan Funeral Home in Austin, Indiana with Rev. Kenneth Hollan officiating.
Visitation will be 4 to 8 pm Friday and after 9 am Saturday at Buchanan Funeral Home.
Burial will be at Spurgeon Cemetery in Austin, Indiana.
Online Condolences can be made at www.buchananfuneralhome.net

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