Lenny Fox, age 85, a resident of Fort Scott, died, Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at the Guest Home Estates.
He was born March 22, 1933, in the Bronx, New York the son of Isadore and Becky Fox. He graduated high school in New York.
He married Bobbie Baquero “the love of his life” on October 9, 1960 in the Bronx. He worked for JC Penny’s as a data processor.
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and liked to help with the fish fries on Friday nights during Lent. He enjoyed going out to dinner. Lenny loved old movies, music, and spending time with family.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years Bobbie Fox, of the home; a son Dr. John Fox and wife, Jordan of Fort Scott; a daughter, Diane Keith, and husband, Dave of Raymore, Missouri; six grandchildren, Tanner, Brityn, Beckham, and Jordy Fox, Devin and Davey Keith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Frank Fox; three brothers; and a grandson, Tripp Fox.
Father Robert Wachter will conduct Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM Saturday, November 24, at the Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church.
Burial Will follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Friday from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at the Cheney Witt Chapel.
Memorials are suggested to St. Mary’s Catholic School and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.