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PEORIA - Joseph E. Fox, 82, of Peoria died on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, at the Apostolic Christian Home in Eureka.
Joe was born on July 10, 1936, in Danville, Ill., to George William and Dorothy Hannaple Fox. He married Anne Maple on June 29, 1963, in Peoria.
He is survived by his wife, Anne, of Peoria; their daughter Amy (Richard) Jenkins of Chicago; one granddaughter, Juliette Jenkins of Chicago; and two nephews. Joe was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Patricia.
Joe graduated from Danville High School where he was captain of the golf and swimming teams. He attended General Motors Institute/Kettering University and received a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. Joe earned his master's of business administration at Michigan State University where he was Director of Butterfield Residence Hall.
He moved to Peoria to become Director of Housing at Bradley University. He later became interested in insurance and finances and, as the owner of Client Services, Inc., Joe enjoyed a 50-year career in insurance and investments that was distinguished by CLU, ChFC, and other certifications and professional awards.
Joe was dedicated to community service and was elected president of the American Cancer Society, The Peoria Life Underwriters Association, and the High Point Association. He was treasurer of the Kickapoo Council of Girl Scouts and Women's Strength/Center for Prevention of Abuse. He also served on the Board of the Illinois Society of Charter Life Underwriters and the Downtown Rotary.
Joe was an avid golfer throughout his life, accumulating many awards and trophies as well as good friends.
Joe donated his brain for Lewy Body research at Mayo Clinic. Memorial contributions may be made to the Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka, P.O. Box 128, Eureka, IL 61530 Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.thewiltonmortuary.com.
The family invites friends and colleagues to a memorial service and reception at Country Club of Peoria at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 17.
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John Brown
February 10, 2019
Anne and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. May God hold you in his arms and bring you comfort and warmth.
February 9, 2019
I served with Joe on the board of the American Cancer Society . I found Joe to be competent and good example of a person who had an interest in helping society. He always had a smile and was eager to put all around him at ease.
My condolences to his family
Nona Retzer
Jerry Jackson
February 7, 2019
Anne and Amy, I am so sorry for your loss. Joe was an outstanding person, who I was fortunate to have as a good friend. We shared many experiences together in the Life Insurance field, and the Rotary Club of Peoria. I have no doubt that he is now in Paradise.
Wendy Wilber
February 6, 2019
Anne, please accept my sincerest condolences on the loss of your husband, Joe. What wonderful years you were able to have together, and I wish you many happy memories during this difficult time.
Most sincerely,
Wendy
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