Obituary of Jerry D. Fox

Jerry D. Fox Sept. 17, 1939—July 22, 2016 Bedford- After a courageous battle with cancer, Jerry (Pap) passed away peacefully at the Hospice House in Bloomington on Friday, July 22. He was a member of the Local 241 International Union of Operating Engineers and retired from Rogers Group after 35 years. He was also a dedicated NLCS School bus driver for over 20 years. Jerry thoroughly enjoyed his time farming with one of his best friends, Gary. Survivors include his wife, Sharon; son, Jeff (Marie) Fox of Fishers; Daughters, Kelli (Brian) Prince of Bedford, and Kris (Tom) Allen of Florida; Sister, Shirley Keynon of Mitchell; Brother, Rex (Betty) Fox of Mitchell; Grandsons, Gavin (Jacey) Anderson, Lance Grimes, Camden (Jade) Wedgewood, Landon and Garrett Fox, Jesse and Zach Prince, and Vance Allen; Great-grandsons, Jax Wedgewood, Holden and Rayson Grimes.; several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be: Gavin, Lance, Camden, Landon, Garrett, and Zach. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ed Grimes and Gary Scherschel. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Peggy Fox; his brothers, Thomas Fox and Jimmy Fox. Services will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday July 26, 2016 in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor Gary Thomas officiating. Burial will follow at Old Union Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 pm until 8 pm on Monday July 25th at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.