James R. Fox, 88, of Greenback Tennessee died peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. He was born on July 16, 1931, in Peoria, Illinois, to Frank and Leona Fox. He is a Naval Korean War Veteran serving as Petty Officer - 2nd Class on the USS Lloyd-Thomas DD/DDE - 764 from 1951-1955.
He married Mary C. Polowy, in Peoria Illinois, on February 4, 1956. She remained the love of his life for 63 years. He graduated from Bradley University in 1960 with a degree in engineering. He was as a regional manager with the Western Electric Corporation from 1965-1984, as well as, for AT&T before retiring in 1988.
He is survived by his Wife- Mary C. Fox; his three Children- Beth (Steve) Wigley, Deb (Kevin) Geis, and Greg (Stephanie) Fox; his seven Grandchildren - Brandon (Meesha)Wigley; Nick (Erin) Wigley; Tori Wigley; Arik Fox; Mackenzie Fox; Cameron Geis and Connor Geis; and, one Great Grandson - Vincent Wigley. He is also survived by his sister Lois (Robert) Taggart, his Nieces and Nephew; Lori (Paul) Hansen; Jeff (Tina) Taggart; Linda (Chip) Waldemarson; Amy (Chris) Ball; Susan (Pat) Dunsford and numerous Great and Great-great Nieces and Nephews.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to your local Alzheimer’s association.
An interment service will be held at Sherwood Chapel and Memorial Gardens, 3176 Airport Hwy, Alcoa, TN 37701, on Saturday, June 19th 2021 at 3pm. Friends and family are invited to an additional celebration of life at Immanuel United Methodist Church, 2349 Mentor Road Louisville TN 37777 from 4pm to 6pm.
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