Thomas Austin "Tommy" Fox

Thomas Austin "Tommy" Fox obituary, Lenoir City, TN

Thomas Austin "Tommy" Fox

Thomas Fox Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Click Funeral Home - Lenoir City on Sep. 8, 2024.
Thomas Austin "Tommy" Fox - age 61, of Knoxville, passed away suddenly Friday, September 6, 2024 at his home. Tommy was born on October 6, 1962, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to the late William Edward "Bud" Fox Sr. and Mildred Anna Duncan Fox. He was a well known excavator in the community for many years. Tommy loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Jeanette Fox Hopwood; and brothers, Ernie and Eddy Fox.
Tommy is survived by his wife of 39 years, Jan Whiteaker Fox ; children: Thomas Shane Fox (Stephanie), Kayla Fox Evans, Derrick Fox, Shawn Fox, and Chris Silcox (Jennifer); grandchildren: Rilee, Hayden, Aubree, Thomas Cole, Colton, Noah, Madelynn, Jennison, Hailey, Dallas, Bentley, Austin, Kynleigh and Emerson; sisters, Glenda Fox and Judy Ogle; and brothers: Wayne, David, Ronnie Fox; special friend who was like his brother, J.C. Brogan, along with many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Tommy's life will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10th at Click Funeral Home, 109 Walnut Street in Lenoir City.

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