Raymond J.R. Fox Jr.

Raymond “J.R.” Fox Jr., age 80, of Brown County, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, November 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Brown County on August 19, 1945, J.R. was one of fourteen children of the late Raymond Sr. and Bessie (Stott) Fox. He attended Helmsburg High School and went on to build a long and respected career as a Heavy Equipment Operator and Diesel Mechanic.

J.R. loved working on automobiles and doing autobody work, always taking pride in a job done right. He was an avid coin collector, a fan of western movies, and a lifelong listener of old country music. He found joy in caring for his dogs, Rufus and Lincoln, and in watching and feeding the hummingbirds that visited his home. Above all, J.R. dearly loved his family—especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who brought him endless happiness.

He is survived by his children, Robert (Stacey) Murray of Whiteland, Douglas Fox of Brown County, Rick Murray of Edinburgh, Angela Fox of Mooresville, Timothy (Michell) Fox of Edinburgh, and Joseph (Val) Fox of Martinsville; his sister, Laura (Ernie) Wooldridge of Nashville; 27 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

In addition to his parents, J.R. was preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years, Rebecca (Clark) Fox, whom he married on June 24, 1967, in Brown County. He was also preceded in death by his grandson, Robert W. Murray Jr.; daughter-in-law, Darlene Murray; and siblings Evelyn Derringer, Vennie Hacker, Jean Johns, Janice Bray, Shirley Pruitt, Lucille Smith, Donna Fulkerson, John Fox, Richard Fox, Robert Fox, Jessie Fox, and Carl Fox.

A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on Saturday, December 6th from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Meredith Funeral Home Cremation & Personalization Center, 179 E. Mulberry Street in Morgantown.

Online condolences may be shared with J.R.’s family at meredith-clark.com

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