Willard Orin Fox

Willard Orin Fox

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18

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99 Glenda Drive, Boaz, AL 35957

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19

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

McRae Chapel

99 Glenda Drive, Boaz, AL 35957

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Willard Fox Obituary

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Mr. Tommy Fox, age 85, of Boaz, died on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Shepherd’s Cove Hospice.

Mr. Fox was born in Alabama on July 31, 1940, to John & Jewell Childress Fox.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at two o’clock pm in the McRae Chapel with Bro. Shannon Pullen & Bro. Richard Fox officiating. Interment will follow in the Friendship Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday evening, February 18, 2026, from 6pm until 8pm at the funeral home.

Mr. Fox is survived by his Wife: Jean Fox of Boaz. Son: Mark Fox of Boaz. Grandchildren: Seth Thomas Fox (Amber Gregg), Conner Ryan & Tiffany Fox. 3 Great Grandchildren. Brothers & Sister-in-Law: Richard & Polly Fox, Allan Fox all of Albertville. Sister & Brother-in-Law: Elaine & Rusty Cook of Chalkville.

Mr. Fox was preceded in death by his Parents: John & Jewell Fox. Father & Mother-in-Law: Hickman & Mable McLain. Several Brothers & Sisters.

Pallbearers will be Larry Miller, Jimmy Miller, Jeff Rosenbauer, Dewight Williams, Anothny Williams, Floyd Hooper.

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Upcoming Events

Feb

18

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

99 Glenda Drive, Boaz, AL 35957

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Feb

19

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

McRae Chapel

99 Glenda Drive, Boaz, AL 35957

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Services provided by

Mcrae Funeral Home

Only 12 hours left for delivery to next service.