Michael "Mike" L. Fox

Michael "Mike" Leroy Fox, 51, of Puxico, Mo., passed away Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016 at his residence.

Mr. Fox, the son of Franklin "Leroy" and Marylin Gray Fox, was born Sept. 9, 1964 in Poplar Bluff. In 2015, he retired from Tyson Food Corporation due to failing health. Mr. Fox loved to hunt and fish as long as he was able.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Fox is survived by a sister, Melinda (John) Lindsey of Bowling Green, Ky.; and two nieces, Makayla Lindsey of Fisk, Mo. and Jenna Lindsey of Bowling Green, Ky.; and a child he raised as his own, Jessica Williams of Wappapello and her daughter, Trinity whom he adored.

Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 3rd at the Wappapello Cotrell Funeral Chapel with the funeral service following at 11 a.m. The Pastor Bill Fox will officiate. Interment will take place at Wappapello Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 425 South Woods Mill Road, Suite 110, Town & Country, MO, 63017