Steve Fox

Steven Ray Fox, 71, of Plainfield, was released from an agonizing grip of Leukemia and called up to Heaven from the comfort of his home while surrounded by his loving wife and three daughters on Wednesday, June 27, 2018. He was born on October 12, 1946, in Metropolis, Illinois, to the late James Robert and Lora Maxine (Kline) Fox. Steve was raised with three siblings in Illinois, where he graduated from Brookport High School in 1964. Proudly enlisting to serve his country, he was an honorable veteran of the National Guard. Dedicating thirty years of mechanical service to Allison’s Transmission, he deservingly retired from Rolls Royce in 2004. A selfless, generous and active man, Steve previously owned and operated Fox Construction; building and purchasing several homes during his lifetime. A loyal husband and wonderful father, he was blessed to share three loving daughters with his soulmate and best friend, Brenda Ferguson; to whom he was united in marriage on March 26, 1966. Always on the move, Steve and Brenda were avid travelers. In addition to visiting almost every state, Steve was an excellent skier and he loved to take family boating trips to Monroe and Dale Hollow Lake while the kids were growing up. A kindhearted, helpful and fun people person, he was full of spunk. Possessing a randomly silly and fun demeanor and a selfless desire to help others, there was not a thing that Steve couldn’t fix. With a glass half-full mindset and a plate piled with tasks, when faced with frustration from broken parts or tools he’d turn to his go to saying, “It’s Junk” and continue with the day. Steve Fox did not exist, he lived and he knew how to do it; living life to the fullest. A great, great man, he will be sorely missed and always remembered. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters-in-law, Terry Wilson and Donna Beck. Survivors include his loving wife of 52 years, Brenda (Ferguson) Fox of Plainfield; daughters, Trina Mullins (husband, Rick) of Bordan, Angela Tilse (husband, Nathan) of Clayton and Jodie Robertson (husband, Steve) of Indianapolis; brothers, Jerry of Indianapolis, Jimmy (wife, Ann) of Metropolis and Jack Fox (wife, Glenda) of Plainfield; grandkids, Quintin, Wayne, Steve; great grandson, Cayden; in-laws, Sandy Tingle, Debbie Starling, Jimmy and Mike Ferguson; along with a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation will be held from 11:00am to 1:00pm, on Saturday, June 30, 2018, at Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia. A Celebration of Life Service will begin at 1pm, with Military Honors presented by the Mooresville Honor Guard after services and cremation following. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children Hospital or to a local leukemia or cancer organization of the donor’s choice. To share a favorite story, send an online condolence to the family or light a candle in Steve's memory, please visit www.lightmemorial.com.

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Steve Fox

October 12, 1946 - June 27, 2018