Larry Lee Fox Sr. Obituary (1941 - 2022)

Larry Lee Fox Sr. passed away on Oct. 12, 2022 in Hanson Hospice in Stevensville, MI, after a long and brave fight against prostate cancer. Larry was born July 6, 1941 in Buchanan, MI to Fay and Violet Fox. Larry was a graduate of Buchanan High class of 1959. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the Marines. As an 18 year old, just out of boot camp, he was on an aircraft carrier bound for Cuba. He was later stationed in Okinawa Japan, Subic Bay in the Philippines, and finally Pearl Harbor, where he was honored to raise the American flag over the Arizona. When he returned home he attended ACME School of Tool and Die and spent the rest of his life as a tool maker. Most of those years were at Weldun in Bridgman, MI. In 1965, Larry married Mary Ann Young. From that union Rebecca Fox (Crow) and Larry Fox Jr were born. On June 24, 1990, Larry married Lana Cole. He became the step-father to Mark Hildabridle, Lisa Szuflita, Lee Ann Hildabridle, and Mikel Hildabridle. He was blessed with 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Larry is survived by his wife, Lana Fox; brothers, Dick and Clifford Fox; and sister, Judy Mure. He was preceded in death by his parents, and younger brother, Dwayne Fox. Larry was an avid hunter and fisherman and was at peace waiting for a "big" buck to come along. A memorial service will be held at Hoven Funeral Home in Buchanan, MI at 11 am on Friday, October 21, 2022. In lieu of flowers, please remember Hanson Hospice, 4382 Cleveland Ave., Stevensville, MI 49127, or Dowagiac Church of Christ, 58273 M-51 S., Dowagiac, MI 49047, where Larry was a member.