David Fox, Jr.
Died July 1, 2016
PESHAWBESTOWN – David Fox, Jr., 69, of Peshawbestown, died
Friday, July 1, 2016 at Munson Medical Center.
David was born on May 31, 1947 in Grand Rapids, the son of
David and Beatrice (Peters) Fox. On Dec.
21, 2012 at the Strongheart Center, he married Debra Gibbs, who survives.
David served in the U.S. Army with the 101st
Airborne (“Screaming Eagles”), Paratrooper Unit. He was an excellent cook and enjoyed sharing
his culinary talents with others. David
was a kind person, loved his family dearly, and was a teacher of life skills. He will be truly missed by many.
In addition to his wife, David is survived by his children,
Jacqueline Denise Fox, David Jacob Fox, Kristal Marie Fox, and Neegonquet “Hi-yah
Man” Fox; eleven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; siblings, Larry Fox,
Patricia Fox, Richard (Marilyn) Fox, Judy (Rick) Norberg, Eugene (Norma) Fox,
Diane (Patrick) McDonald, Mary Kelly, and Kay (James Sullivan) Stocker.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Barbara Fox; a son,
Peter Fox; and brother, William Fox.
Visitation will be held on Friday, July 8 from 2 p.m. to the
start of the 3 p.m. service at the Strongheart Center, Peshawbestown. Burial will follow at Kateri Tekakwitha
Cemetery, Peshawbestown.
Please share thoughts and memories with the Fox family below:
I've been missing my friend,we had a good working gang,Charlie ,Gordy,David ,Bill ,Walt ,and more. Dave was a teacher and I listened to him.i have a good memory of a great guy. "My best to debby,neeg and family Corn soup and fry bread for all" Kenny
ReplyDeleteI met David many years ago when I was performing in a band at the casino. When they announced my name, he came up and introduced himself. I crossed paths with him several times, usually at the Cherry Festival Pow Wow, and we always had a good laugh together and he was always so kind and enjoyable to spend time with. I had hoped to get to know him better. He will be missed by many. I was born and raised in Traverse City, so I call myself a "Native." My father, Donald Fox served in the same unit during WWII, 101st Airborne as a paratrooper and was a decorated veteran. He passed in 1978 from lingering injuries from the war. David will fly high as an eagle now!
ReplyDeleteDave was a good friend of mine for 44 years, he later became my brother inlaw. I could go on and on about my friend but will only say for now I miss him and will always miss my friend Dave. R.I.P my good buddy.
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