Richard Lee Fox, age 73 of Bellbrook, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at home. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, but lived in the Dayton area most of his life, graduating from Patterson Co-Op in 1965.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Seville and Joseph Fox; as well as mother-in-law, Emily Dudrick; sister-in-law, Emily Trent; and brother-in-law, Louis Dudrick.
Richard is survived by his wife of 50 years, Kristina "Tina" Fox. Although an only child, he enjoyed his extended family: Rebecca Taylor, Philip Dudrick, Jennifer Ferris, Amy Swallows and spouses, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Richard was past President of Focus Photo Club SWO, Focus Photographer of Year (2013-2014, 2018-2019) and a member of MVWG pond club. He retired after more than 30 years as Vice President of Transportation/Vacuform, Vice President & General Manager Morfab Inc (Highpoint NC, Cornwall Ont).
Whether called Richard, Ritchie, Foxy, Dick or kid, he loved helping people, building and repairing anything, gardening, photography, fireworks displays, 60's music, sunsets at Caesar Creek and road trips with Tina. He had a unique sense of humor which he shared with all.
Tina and kitties, Natasha, Lea, and MommaKitty will miss him so very much. Bye, Sweetie...
A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Thursday, December 2, 2021 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Newcomer Kettering Chapel (3940 Kettering Blvd., Kettering, Ohio 45439).
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Paws Cause Rescue (5793 S. Dixie Hwy, Franklin, OH 45005) or at
The Paws Cause Rescue.
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