In Memory Of
Leland W. Fox
1948
2019
Leland W. Fox
October 14, 1948 — July 17, 2019
Leland W. "Lee" Fox, born October 14, 1948, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at the age of 70.
Born in Akron, he was an area resident all his life. Lee was a Vietnam veteran, proudly serving with the 101st Airborne Division, and was awarded the Bronze Star and Army Commendation Medals. He was an avid fisherman who enjoyed his many Canadian fishing trips to Bob's Lake, Ontario. He retired from Macy's (formerly O'Neil's) after 39 years of long and stressful service, logging more hours than he cared to remember. His belief was "to do what was necessary in order to get the job done."
Preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Janet {Alder} Fox and sister-in-law Darlene Fox, he is survived by his daughter Leigh (Frank) St. John of Raleigh, NC, and his grandson Mason Thomas St. John, also from Raleigh. His wife Joanne, who was his favorite fishing partner and close companion, step-daughters Erika (Jeramie), Stacy, and Ashlee, brothers Dick, Jim and Pat, sisters Lois Zanin and Ann Fox, plus nieces and nephews, all of Akron.
Cremation has taken place per his wishes, with private services to be held. A celebration of his life will be held at the Fraternal Order of Eagles 2244 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221, on Saturday, August 3rd from 2:00 to 5:00 PM. His request was for everyone to take a moment and have a drink in his honor and then get on with their own lives. To leave a message for Lee's family, please visit www.NewcomerAkron.com
Born in Akron, he was an area resident all his life. Lee was a Vietnam veteran, proudly serving with the 101st Airborne Division, and was awarded the Bronze Star and Army Commendation Medals. He was an avid fisherman who enjoyed his many Canadian fishing trips to Bob's Lake, Ontario. He retired from Macy's (formerly O'Neil's) after 39 years of long and stressful service, logging more hours than he cared to remember. His belief was "to do what was necessary in order to get the job done."
Preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Janet {Alder} Fox and sister-in-law Darlene Fox, he is survived by his daughter Leigh (Frank) St. John of Raleigh, NC, and his grandson Mason Thomas St. John, also from Raleigh. His wife Joanne, who was his favorite fishing partner and close companion, step-daughters Erika (Jeramie), Stacy, and Ashlee, brothers Dick, Jim and Pat, sisters Lois Zanin and Ann Fox, plus nieces and nephews, all of Akron.
Cremation has taken place per his wishes, with private services to be held. A celebration of his life will be held at the Fraternal Order of Eagles 2244 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221, on Saturday, August 3rd from 2:00 to 5:00 PM. His request was for everyone to take a moment and have a drink in his honor and then get on with their own lives. To leave a message for Lee's family, please visit www.NewcomerAkron.com
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