Roy E. Fox

Roy E. Fox obituary, Sweetwater, TN

Roy E. Fox

Roy Fox Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kyker Funeral Homes - Sweetwater on Jul. 8, 2025.

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Roy E. Fox, 78, of Sweetwater, went to be with the Lord on July 7, 2025. He was born on April 20, 1947 to Jane and Carl Fox. Roy was a member of Glenlock Baptist Church, had a wonderful sense of humor who loved to cut up and joke. He loved rebuilding Model A trucks and cars. Roy loved old engines and tractors. He would travel all over the country to attend tractor shows.
In addition to his parents, Roy is preceded in death by his grandson, Matthew Hutchinson and two sisters, Jeanette Rickman and Justine Underwood.
Survived by his wife of 28 years, Teresa Fox; daughters Audrey Hutchinson and Missy Babb; son, Jesse Harrison; seven grandchildren, Tyler, Jamie, Jordan, Kendall, Grace, Josh, Royce and three great grandchildren, Rayden, Parker and AnnaRae. Roy also leaves behind four sisters, Margie Gray, Diane Webb, Hula Cox, Sharlene Denton and too many friends to list.
A receiving of friends will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM at Kyker Funeral Home in Sweetwater. Graveside services will be on Wednesday July 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Sweetwater Memorial Park with Rev. Lon Shoopman officiating.
Kyker Funeral Home is honored to serve the Fox family.

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