Michael Paul Fox

Michael Paul Fox, 68, of Sebastian, FL, formerly of Sedalia, MO passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Sebastian River Medical Center. He was born on September 10, 1952 in Oklahoma City, OK the son of Paul Benjamin Fox, who has preceded him in death and Shirley Ann (Coleman) Fox, who survives of Fredricktown, MO.

On January 1, 1999 in Fredricktown, MO in the middle of an ice storm, he was united in marriage to Carla Sue Fox, who survives of Sebastian, FL.

Michael was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. He served his country honorably in the US Marine Corps from 1975-1979. He was a Staff Sergeant and worked as a helicopter mechanic. During his time in the service he earned: Pistol/Rifle Sharpshooter, National Defense Service Award, Good Conduct, Meritorious Mast, Meritorious Unit Commendation and Naval Aircrew Insignia. In his free time, he enjoyed reading, napping, watching Sci-Fi movies and the St. Louis Cardinals. He was ornery and enjoyed picking on us and knew how to make us laugh. Most of all he was loving, caring, giving and much more. He will forever be in his family's heart and never forgotten.

Besides his mother, he is survived by five children, Chris Fox (Whitney)of Sedalia, Mark Fox (Kimber) of Sedalia, Scott Fox (Misty) of Smithon, MO, Missy Hennen (Billy), of Sebastian, FL, and David Parmer (Selena) of Phenix, AL; bonus daughter-in-law, Spring Fox; 20 grandchildren, Melanie, Shaleigh, Zachary, Lyndi, Jaelyn, Ashlie, Alivia, Akenzi, Savannah, Samantha, Shania, Seth, Ethan, Jessica, Hunter, Bridget, Cameron, Kayla, Halie and Mason; 10 great grandchildren, Za'Riah, Aubriel, Ah'Marion, Stori, Terez Jr., Ja'Dore, Tristan, Saylor, Kaleb and Colby; one sister, Imaletta Fox Bridges; cousins Ronald and Carla Jones; one sister-in-law, Brenda Bopp (Ron); three brother in laws, Keith Cheek, Ozzie Cheek and Rob Cheek (Dina); one niece, Kristina Bridges; and best friends, Terry and Marilyn Flanagan.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, August 23, 2021 at Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia, MO with Pastor Chris Guffey, officiating.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to service.

Burial will be at Crown Hill Cemetery, Sedalia, MO.

Pallbearers will be Chris Fox, Mark Fox, Scott Fox, Terry Flanagan, Ed Lamport, Seth Fox, and Sam Schroder.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the family, in care of Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia.