Merle S. Fox, Jr., 76, of Pinellas Park, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025 in his home. He was born October 6, 1948 in Chambersburg, PA. to Merle S. Fox, and Mary E. (Texter) Fox.
He was a graduate of Chambersburg Area Senior High School with the Class of 1966. Merle was employed as a mason for Ralph E. Tolbert Masonry for several years before moving to Florida to continue his trade at various places in the Tampa Bay area. In his younger years he enjoyed golfing, fishing, boating, and playing tennis. Later in life he enjoyed hunting and found great joy in spending time in nature taking in the sights and sounds.
He is survived by his daughter, Tammy Bradford; his son, Randy Fox; grandson, Kosch Bradford; sister, Carolyn Willis and her husband Thomas and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Brenda J. “Penny” (Wilson) Fox, who passed away October 26, 2015.
His services were held on Thursday, February 6, 2025 in the Chapel of Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home, 333 Falling Spring Road, Chambersburg, PA. 17202 with Pastor Thomas Willis officiating. Burial followed in Parklawns Memorial Gardens, Chambersburg.
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