John R. Fox's Obituary
John R. Fox, 56 yrs., of Columbia, IL, passed away at Barnes Jewish Medical Center, St. Louis, MO. He was born in Evergreen Park, IL, the son of the late John R. and Grace (Wojtanowicz) Fox. John was a product developer with Brown Shoe Co., Clayton, MO. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Columbia, IL. John enjoyed relaxing on his boat, riding his motorcycle, and spending time with friends and family working their way through his collection of red wine. He was a devoted husband, father, and friend. He was married to Janet (Whaley) Fox, who survives him. They were married on June 1, 1990, at Manchester, MO.
Visitation Thursday, June 25, 2015, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Lawlor Funeral Home
Funeral Mass Friday, June 26, 2015, 11:00 am Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 411 Palmer Road Columbia, IL Fr. Carl Scherrer, officiating
Interment Cremation will follow
Memorial Contribution Suggestions As an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to: Catholic Urban Programs, P.O. Box 3310, East St. Louis, IL 62203, or Siteman Cancer Center - Washington University, CB 1204, 7425 Forsyth Blvd.,St. Louis, MO 63105
Survivors Wife, Janet Fox of Columbia, IL Daughters, Allison Fox of the Boston, MA area, and Sarah Fox of Columbia, IL Brother, Robert Fox of Beecher City, IL Nieces and Nephews Other relatives and friends
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