Robert F Fox
(April 18, 1932 – December 02, 2018)
A memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 5, 2018 in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL with Gary Duckett officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday in the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the American Diabetes Association.
Robert was born on April 18, 1932 in Shelbyville, IL, the son of Joseph Clark and Genny (Smith) Fox. He attended Shelbyville High School and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Robert farmed and worked for Caterpillar, Inc. in Decatur, IL for over 40 years. Robert enjoyed farming, raising cattle, fishing, his dogs and construction. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Robert married Donna Marie (Ward) Fox on August 11, 1950. She died on May 20, 2007.
He is survived by his sons, Robert Erich Fox, James Michael Fox and David Kevin Fox all of Shelbyville, IL; daughter, Lauren Kimberly Fox of Pana, IL; friend and caregiver, Kathy Fox of Shelbyville, IL; sisters, Frances Fox Andrews of Newberry, CA and Marilyn Duckett (Gary) of Shelbyville, IL; brother, Raymond Fox (Marla) of Shelbyville, IL; grandchildren, Frank Fox (Meredith), Jim Cohan (Samantha) and Shawn Cohan; great grandchildren, Bridget and Rory Fox; Sawyer, Leonard and Isaac Cohan; and Carter and Graham Cohan; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna; two infants; parents, Joe and Genny Fox; step-mother, Illa Fox; daughter-in-law, Becky Fox; and brothers, Everett, Roger and Scott Fox.
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