In loving memory of

James S Fox
November 19, 1940 - May 4, 2015

Jim Fox, age 74 of Washington, passed away May 4, 2015 at 12:50 pm at Emerald Place, Washington, IN. He was born November 19, 1940 in Washington to Kathleen (Williams) and Stailey Fox. He was a 1958 Washington Catholic graduate. Jim was a US Air Force Veteran and retired from Daviess Martin REMC. He belonged to Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and the Washington American Legion. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and playing rum at the K of C. He is survived by his wife, Melba (Petty) who he married July 13, 1963, sons; Mike (Janice) Fox of Washington, Jeff (Jeanne) Fox of Washington, grandchildren; Bryce Fox, Claire Fox, Josh Hudson, Adam Hudson, Adair (Steve) Hedrick, and Garrett Fox, four great-grandchildren; Kolten Hedrick, Brant Hedrick, Kittery Hudson, and Callaway Hudson. He is preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Donna Lents. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church with Father Gordon Mann as celebrant. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery with full military graveside rites by the Washington American Legion and VFW. Visitation will be from 4 - 8 pm at the church on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Helping Hands Hospice, P.O. Box 760, Washington, IN 47501 or to the charity of your choice.

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Joseph Williams wrote on May 11, 2015:

"Melba, My memories of visiting Aunt Kay, Uncle Stailey, Jim, and Donna in the summers at the farm are some of my fondest memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Joe & Peggy Williams"

jim wrote on May 7, 2015:

"Mike & Jeff, sorry to hear about your father he was a great man who always said thinks to make me think. He once asked Mike and Myself why we needed two lunches. Prayers go out to you and your entire family. Jimmy Burton"

Janice Mitchell wrote on May 6, 2015:

"Melba and family. So sorry to hear of the passing of Jim. My prayers are with you and the family. Janice and Ron Mitchell"

Janice Mitchell wrote on May 6, 2015:

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Kyla Ross wrote on May 6, 2015:

"To the entire Fox family you are in my thoughts & prayers Jim was a good man & we be missed by so many Melba I always enjoyed it we you & Jim would come in the diner to eat it was a great pleasure to wait on yall & to Foxy & Jeff I love you guys & miss yall so much. Kyla Ross"

Lisa Tooley wrote on May 5, 2015:

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NANCY SIMS wrote on May 5, 2015:

"Melba and family so sorry for your loss. Will be praying for you and your family Nancy Mandabach Sims"

Dianna Mills wrote on May 5, 2015:

"Melba and Family, I was so sorry to read of Jimmy's passing. I will be keeping all of you in my prayers. Wish we could be with you. Love and prayers, Dianna & Bob Mills"