Jeffrey Daniel Fox

Jeffrey Daniel Fox, age 66 of Connellsville, passed away on Monday May 15, 2023. He was born on February 25, 1957 in Connellsville and was the son of John Clarke ( JC) Fox, Sr. and Ann Elizabeth ( Kovar) Fox. Jeff was a devoted husband, son, brother, uncle and friend to many. He was very loving and loyal to all of those he cared about and was always available to help and take care of anyone that needed him. Jeff had a deep compassion for all animals and that was apparent by the way he fed and cared for any stray that found him. Jeff had two special fur babies, Nubbins and Lulu. Jeff was a graduate of Connellsville High School, class of 1975. He was an avid swimmer and was part of a relay team that held the school record for years. Jeff ran cross country, setting several course records and winning numerous events. He was also a pole vaulter and held the record for the highest jump of 30 years at Connellsville High School. He later attended West Virginia University. Jeff worked at Fox's Glass, beside his brother Jay and nephew Jay for the last 47 years and still was employed at the time of his death. Jeff took great pleasure in the simple things. Spending time with Linda and family which was always at the top of his list. He enjoyed long rides in our beautiful Laurel Highlands, where he vacationed numerous times and he also enjoyed trips to Ocean City, Md with his wife. Jeff is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Linda Forquer Fox. He is also survived by his parents, Ann Fox and John Fox; three brothers, John Fox II and wife Mary, Jerry Fox and wife Toni, James Fox and wife Melissa; brother-in law, Michael Forquer and wife Cathy; sister-in law Marybeth Kallen and husband Steven and sister, Diane Pagac and husband Bob. He is also survived by many nephews, nieces, great nephews and great nieces and two very special children in his life, Angelina Baccanti and Lexi Cotton. Jeff was predeceased by his father and mother-in-law, Ray W. and May Lee Meyer Forquer. Family and friends will be received from 2-4, 6-8 P.M. Friday in the Brooks Funeral Home, Inc., 111 E. Green St., Connellsville where services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Steven Lamb officiating. Interment will follow in Green Ridge Memorial Park. If possible, please donate in Jeff's' memory to your local Food Bank or Animal Shelter. To offer a condolence or remembrance please visit www.brooksfuneralhomes.com