Luther “Luke” A. Fox, Jr., 71, of Fremont, OH passed away with his family by his side on Monday, September 4, 2017. He was born March 23, 1946 in Fremont, the son of Luther A. and Estella (Pressler) Fox, Sr.
Luke served in the Ohio Army National Guard. He owned and operated Fox Painting & Papering for fifty-three years and was co-owner of Shellukes Bar in Fremont. He enjoyed working on cars, traveling and spending time with family and friends. He loved the sun, wintering in Florida and was a University of Michigan fan.
Luke is survived by his wife of forty-seven years, Judy L. (Hoffman) Fox, Fremont, OH; sons, Craig (Stephanie) Fox, Belton, SC and Jeffery (Melissa) Fox, Fremont, OH; siblings, Marietta Yeager, Fremont, OH, Janet Kieffer, Kansas City, MO, Marjorie Walters, Fremont, OH, Charles Fox, Leigh Acres, FL and Tina Holland, Fremont, OH; grandchildren, Jordan, Brittany, Alexa, Jayden, Jacob, Olivia, Jenna, Bryson and Rylann Fox; great granddaughter, Sofia Fox.
He was preceded in death by his father, Luther Fox, Sr.; mother and step father, Estella and Walter Binkley and sister, Amy Bliss.
Visitation: Friday, September 8, 2017, from 2 – 7 pm at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St, Fremont, OH.
Services will follow at 7:00 pm at the funeral home.
Memorials can be made to the Fremont V.F.W. Post #2947 or to the American Cancer Society.
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Shelia
So sorry for your loss, Judy, Craig, Jeff and your families. He was truly a man with a big heart and over the top personality. I know it was always fun when he came in the bar! Then sometimes it was oh my what is he going to do today. Always in good spirits and with the best intentions to make people laugh and get the sticks out of their asses!! He will be missed.
Cecilia Boucher
We are very sorry for your loss….. Ron and Cecilia Noucher
Anita Toth
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, Judy. I hope for you that time will soften the jagged edges of the hole Luke’s passing has ripped in your heart and your soul. Blessings
Chris and Sherry Lucas
To the whole family, prayers for peace and comfort. May God’s love and blessings keep everyone in His Kingdom forever.
Yours in deepest sympathy,
Chris and Sherry Lucas
Lisa Babione
So sorry for your loss, great man, Rest In Peace
Cindy Notestine
My sincere condolences to Foxys family..
Dick and Carol Hoffman
Dear Judy and family, Luther’s battle is over, no more pain and suffering, he will be missed by a lot of people. May the Lord bring comfort and peace to all who knew Luther
cathy abney
So sorry for your loss. I will never forget his kindness many years ago when I was going through a rough time.
Vickie Biggs
Hugs and prayers for all of you!! He will be one of them that we won’t ever forget! He fought the battle like my mom has…..god bless
Patti Huff
Judy, and family, Jeff and I are so sorry for Luke’s passing! His sense of humor was like no other! He will be missed by many! Love you Judy(Blinkie)
Love Jeff(Huffy) and Patti Huff❤️
Mark and Billie Weiser
Heart felt condolences to Judy and all of the Fox family. Luther was a great man.
Major Duane Shoemaker
I am so sorry for your loss. Many prayers to the family and loved ones. May your hearts be comforted during this time knowing that you will one day meet again.
Jaime Avalos
My sincere condolences. He had befriended me decades ago while training at Iron Mans gym. Such a character full of life and humor. He touched the lives of many people throughout the years including myself. He will be missed greatly.
Lara Miesle Bischoff
So very sorry for your loss. Luther was a crazy guy and lived life to the fullest. I know he will be missed by so many. My deepest sympathies go to Judy and the Fox boys and their families.
Lara Miesle Bischoff & Kurt Bischoff
Cheryl Lippert
So very sorry for your loss. May God give you strength through this very sad time
Deepest Sympathy.
Judy Rhodes Bruning from Port Clinton
Sorry to hear this – what a fun guy and will be missed by all! I bet father fry and jack march are having beers with him!! Hugs Judy and family
Robert Brewer
Our deepest condolences to the Fox family- BASF Seneca, TES
Judy Callihan/Port Clinton
Judy,Craig,Jeff so deeply sorry for your loss of a husband,father,grandfather,and friend,I remember when we would all go out together with Rollie and Judy Good,hope they are having a drink together,he will be greatly missed,god bless your family
Marc Eisler
Luther and I were best friends when we were neighbors on White Ave. I was so sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole Fox family.
Ed and Tina Holland
Marc. Thank you! We just lost one of our sisters Sept 22 to COVID19. Just praying all is well with you and your family. Love to you all. Ed and Tina Holland
Jim and Dulce Fletcher
So sorry for your loss, Jeff. I know how much your dad meant to you. Our prayer is with you and your mom.
Lisa Druckenmiller and Family
Dear Judy and family, I am so sorry for your loss of Luke. I know the pain all of you are going through. I will always remember the good times we’ve shared together. Please know that all of you are in our families prayers.
Doug Good---Valencia,Ca.
To Judy and family our sincere condolences.Luke and my brother Rolly were the best of buds from a very early age and was around the house a lot when they were teenagers,next they shared the love of hot old cars of which there many and many years at bay point.A lot of fond memories for me.Im sure he will be missed by everyone.
Zoey Jackson
My deepest sympathy to you family. Prayers for comfort and healing.
The Vaughn family
Family please accept my deepest condolences. May God’s promises found at Acts 24:15 and Psalms 37:29 bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Richard Vaughn
I’m so sorry for your loss Judy, Craig and Jeff and the rest of the Fox family. Luther wasn’t my uncle, but that’s what I thought of him and called him. Luke was the strongest man I knew…physically and mentally. Afraid of no one and nothing. I still remember the hog roasts back in the day up at the lake as a little boy, great times! I enjoyed spending time in Fremont hanging around him. A very giving man that left a mark in my life that will always be there. Thank you Uncle Luther!
Dan Pamela Hill
Your condolences to Luther’s family.He always made life fun every time we were together it was a honor to have been part of Luther’s life . RIP
Lillie Martin
We are very sorry for your loss Judy & family. We pray that the Lord will comfort you & watch over you during this very sad time. We feel very blessed and shall remember all the good times that we have enjoyed over many years having Luke and you as very special friends. Love, George & Lillie.
David Shelton
Condolences and prayers of comfort to your entire family.
Carol Gentry
So sorry Judy and family, he was a man with a big heart and a sense of humor as big! He’s in heaven keeping Terry company!
Char Holskey
Judy & family, sending prayers & comfort. Luke will be missed by so many.
Irene Martin
Our deepest sympathy to you Judy and the entire Fox Family. Remembering the good times we all had together in years past. May your memories bring you peace and we pray that the Lord will watch over you during this very difficult time.
Prayers, Tom and Irene Martin