"I remember Tim as an honest, straight-forward fraternity brother. I regret not having seen him for so many years. My heart goes out to Jeff and the rest of the family."
In loving memory of
John (Tim) Timothy Fox
April 12, 1955 - April 7, 2018
John Timothy “Tim” Fox, age 62, of Washington, passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 4:45 a.m. the IU Simon Cancer Center in Indianapolis.
He was born on April 12, 1955 in Gary, Indiana to John and Ester (Barrett) Fox. He graduated from Highland High school in 1973, where he was the 1973 state runner up in wrestling. Tim enjoyed playing golf with his dad and brothers and loved spending time with his grandchildren. He had worked for Thompson Thrift Construction of Terre Haute, Indiana, where he was a valued and respected construction superintendent. Tim was a lifelong leader in the construction business, being responsible for projects all across the United States. However, his favorite construction project was building his own home where all of his beloved family could be together sitting on the back porch.
He is survived by his wife, Kim (Colvin) Fox, whom he married February 6, 1993; mother, Ester Fox of Manteno, Illinois; sons, Jacob Fox of Loogootee and Logan Fox of Washington; daughters, Gretchen (James) Raetz of Loogootee and Heather Fox of Washington; brothers, Jeff (Ivory) Fox of Ave Maria, Florida, Patrick (Margie) Fox of Hebron, Indiana; seven grandchildren he adored, Haylee, Kyle, Luc, Gunner, Anna, Emma and Ava; mother-in-law, Helen M. Colvin of Loogootee
He was preceded in death by his father, John Fox and father-in-law, Gerald Colvin.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Friday at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church with Fr Paul Ferguson as celebrant. Burial will follow at St Peter Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Ed Lee Mortuary.
Memorial donations may be given to Daviess County Relay for Life.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.edleemortuary.com
Tributes
"Tim was one of my favorite OLG buddies growing up in Highland. We shared birth dates and celebrated a few together back then. We were rival keep-away players, our favorite playground activity! We did not keep in touch after I moved, but I have thought of Tim often and fondly remember him. He was always a joy to be around!"
"My deepest sympathy to your friends and family Tim. I will never forget your fun personality and all the crazy fun we had going spooking in your pick up truck in the summer with all our crazy friends. Your family was blessed to have you, as were your friends whose lives you touched. Rest In Peace."
"Tim and I were best friends through high school, roommates at IU and remained close until we were geographically separated. I am so sorry to hear this and offer my deepest condolences to his family. He was a wonderful and caring man and I will miss him."
"I learned of Tim's death today. I am very sad and so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories from high school. I haven't seen him since high school. But I knew he had a good life when I read about how he loved being with his kids and grandbabies on the porch. A life well lived. I pray for peace for all of his family. May Tim rest in peace."
"Dad,my heart is shattered!! You were the best dad,I will cherish the memories growing up! You were a wonderful husband and spectacular grandpa! I'm gonna miss your voice,your advice and most of all your presence!"
"Happy 1st Birthday in Heaven"
"When I first started working for Thompson Thrift I was very fortunate to have the opportunity to work alongside Tim. He was a great mentor and I feel blessed to have learned from him. Tim will be missed dearly, and my thoughts and prayers will be with the Fox family."
"I worked with Tim at Thompson Thrift. He will be dearly missed. I have fond memories of lunch in the break room with him. He was a neat guy. We are praying for you as you continue on without him."
"Dad,my heart is shattered!! You were the best dad,I will cherish the memories growing up! You were a wonderful husband and spectacular grandpa! I'm gonna miss your voice,your advice and most of all your presence!"
"Happy 1st Birthday in Heaven"
"Tim had a kind and gentle spirit. I am blessed to have known him and worked with him. May peace be with your family."
"I worked with Tim at Thompson Thrift He was a good supervisor to work with ,will be missed by many"
"Tim was a great boss and he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family from Texas."
"I had the opportunity to work with Tim on multiple occasion's and always enjoyed working with him. I am sorry to hear about his passing and will keep his family in my thoughts and prayers."