James A. Fox, 70, of Elida, died 1:21 p.m., Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at his residence. He was born August 1, 1942 in Bluffton, Ohio. He is the son of Edith Fox who preceded him in death. On June 17, 1961 he married Darlene A. Patten, who survives.
Mr. Fox was a retired truck driver with Schneider Trucking.
He is also survived by a son-Vernon (Lisa) Fox of Harrod; 2 daughters- Sheila (Jack) Small of Muncie, IN; Machele (Chuck Williams) Fox of St. Mary’s; 4 step grandchildren – Chaz, Donya, Jack E. and Lora; 2 step great grandchildren-Cooper and Landan.
He was preceded in death by a son- Robert A. Fox.
A gathering of family and friends will be held 2-6 p.m. Saturday at the family home.
Memorial contributions may be given to St. Rita’s Hospice of the family.