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Bruce Fox Obituary
Born November 22, 1922, in Toledo, OH, he was the son of the late Harry and Vivian Fox. He was retired and at one time worked for Public Financial in Toledo, OH. He moved to South Carolina in 1981 where he worked at Maxwell Brothers Furniture Company and Le Creuset in Yemassee, SC. He recently retired from his own lawn care service after 10 years. He served in the Army during World War II and was an active member of the American Legion Post 108 in Hampton. He was a member of Community Faith Fellowship and served as a deacon for 15 years and was recently a member of Open Arms Fellowship where he was affectionately known as “Candy Bruce” to all.
He was married to Doris Mae Fox of Hampton, SC, and is survived by two daughters: Sherry Clay of Toledo, OH, and Linda Smalley and husband Marvin of Cleveland, TN, one daughter-in-law, Barbara Fox of Columbia, SC, and four sons: Bruce W. Fox, Jr. and wife Kim of Warren, OH, Kelly V. Fox and wife Kagendo of Lancaster, PA, David R. Fox and wife Becki of Warren, OH, and Randall L. Fox of Colton, CA, three brothers: Harley Fox of Toledo, OH, Gerald Fox of California, Robert Fox and wife Evey of Hudson, MI, and one sister, Karen Foster of Osseo, MI. There are 19 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren as well as a host of nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 6th, 2009, at Open Arms Fellowship at 3 p.m. in Hampton, SC. The service is open to family and friends.
Memorials may be made in his memory to Open Arms Fellowship, 402 Hoover St. N., Hampton, SC 29924 or Alzheimer’s Association, Coastal Carolina SC Chapter, PO Box 80459, Charleston, SC 29416.
Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home of Hampton, South Carolina (803-943-3352) is in charge of all arrangements.
Online condolences may be left for the family by visiting our website at www.peeplesrhodenfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bruce Fox
SHERRY FERGUSON
June 15, 2009
dear doris my love again to you here is my email address [email protected] if you want to mail me im here LOTS OF LOVE AND PRAYERS SHERRY MAY PRAYERS TO ALL WITH YOU
SHERRY FERGUSON
June 13, 2009
MY DEAREST DORIS MY PRAYERS AND LOVE COME TO YOU. MAY OUR LORD KEEP YOU STROMG AND COMFORT YOU ALL MY LOVE SHERRY WISH I COULD OF BEEN THERE BUT YOU KNOW YOUR IN MY HEART
Christina Davies
June 13, 2009
May God comfort you----> Doris, Bruce Jr., Kelly, David + Randy
Grandma, Uncle David, Uncle Randy, Uncle Kelly and Dad
I really miss you all and I love you all so much!
~ God Bless Our Family ~
~ You are in my Prayers Grandma ~
~ With Love ~ Christina ~
Doris (Dot) Drawdy
June 4, 2009
Ms. Doris and other family,
I was sadden to hear of the death Mr. Bruce. Please accept my sympathy in love for you both. I pray God will comfort all of you as only He can.
Ann Sinclair-Hamric
June 4, 2009
Ms. Doris,
I was sorry to hear about Mr. Bruce's passing. You and the rest of the family are in my thoughts not only at this time but always.
May the memories comfort you during this time.
Remember I have not really left you even though it may seem so. I have only gone to my heavenly home, and I'm closer to you than you know.
Love and Prayers In Christ,
Ann Sinclair Hamric
gloria varnadoe
June 4, 2009
David and Randy I was sorry to hear about your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Aubrey Goettee, Jr.
June 4, 2009
Ms. Doris, Randy....I am so sorry to hear about Bruce. Your family is in my thoughts & prayers. May God give you comfort during this time of grief.
Aubrey E. Goettee, Jr.
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